Parking - Dropped Kerbs Crossovers - Access Markings

Description

 

The dropped kerb is installed on the pavement outside a property. This involves the kerbstones being lowered, the pavement strengthened and made into a ramp to allow a vehicle to cross the pavement and park on the property.

'H' markings are used to indicate an area that should be kept clear of any parked vehicles (including your own or any visitors) and will normally only be placed for the width of the dropped kerbs, not beyond.

A 'H' marking will not be provided for a private driveway to a dwelling. Where these are wilfully obstructed, you should contact the Police at the time of the offence.

A 'H' marking is used in the following circumstances:-

• To allow vehicles to get off the carriageway over a properly constructed footway crossing to a communal rear service area giving access to parking, a communal garage parking site or a business car parking area
• Alternatively, they can be provided where there is a dropped kerb to assist pedestrians with prams or wheelchair users to cross the road.

We will also provide an 'H' marking where:-

• Streets have a combination of shops, offices and dwellings where entrances described above are not obvious, are regularly obstructed and/or business activity is adversely affected as a result

 

Eligibility

 

All businesses and residents of the borough may request this service.

 

Procedure

To request an 'H' marking, please complete an application form, ensuring that if you do not own the property, you have your landlords support on this matter. Please state clearly what problem's the 'H' marking will solve.

Helplines

 

Highways and Engineering General Enquiries, telephone: 01226 773555.

 

 

Opening Times/Locations

Opening Times and Locations

How can the customer help

 

You can help by ensuring you have your landlords support on this matter if you do not own the property.

Consult your neighbours or other tenants, how will your application affect them?

Please state clearly what problem's the 'H' marking will solve.

 

Application form references

 

H-marking application form , reference number: H-APP-1.

 

 

Legislation

 

Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002.

 

Response Times/Next Steps

 

On receipt of your application we will

• Make a site visit
• Decide if the current criteria has been met
• Notify the applicant in writing of the decision
• If the application is successful an order will be raised for the Council's Engineering Services Department to complete the work

 

 

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Can we have a white line or yellow lines outside to stop people parking in front of my driveway?

This is the most asked question. H-Markings are not sanctioned across a private driveway.

 

Related Links:

• The Department for Transport Website

Last modified on 17/9/2008