Road Markings and Signage - Yellow Lines

Description

 

Yellow lines are used to indicate areas where vehicles are not permitted to wait. The most common are yellow lines laid parallel to the kerb which indicate that vehicles must not park at certain times. Double yellow lines indicate no waiting at any time whereas a single yellow line indicates waiting is only prohibited during certain times as shown on a sign plate. They are provided where either road safety or congestion issues arise because of parking.

Other yellow lines are used to designate :-

Bus bays where a bus needs to pull into the kerb at a bus stop

Schools where the area outside of the school gates needs to be kept clear of cars for visibility reasons

Junctions where vehicles stationary in a queue of traffic would block an exit for other traffic

A section of road where loading is also restricted

 

Eligibility

 

Anyone can suggest that yellow lines are needed because of a road safety or congestion problem on the highway, or to request existing lines to be renewed.

 

Procedure

 

The Council will give due consideration to whether yellow lines are needed, then legal procedures have to be followed to decide which type of line it proposes. A consultation process has to be followed, then the proposals will be advertised and any objections considered.

 

Helplines

 

Highways and Engineering General Enquiries, telephone: 01226 773555.

 

Opening Times/Locations

Opening Times and Locations

How can the customer help

 

Ensure that you :-

Describe the location accurately (street name and district). If it is at a specific location, such as, a junction or outside a shop, describe that location.

What the problem is, for example, blocking sight lines or causing congestion.

Does it occur only at certain times of the day or night.

Please give your contact details so we may clarify any points if needed.

 

 

Leaflets

 

School Gate Parking leaflets.

The Highway Code.

 

Distribution Points

 

School Gate Parking leaflets available from The Council's Road Safety Officer, telephone: 01226 772193.

The Highway Code available from The Stationery Office (see 'Associated Links' for website) and most bookshops.

 

Legislation

 

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002

Traffic Signs Manual Chapter 5 - 2003

 

• The Stationery Office Website

Last modified on 11/11/2008