Can you park on double yellow lines on a Sunday?

YOU'VE been circling the parking spaces for ten minutes and the only spot is on some tantalising yellow lines.

We've all, surely, been tempted to park where we shouldn't - but it, like everything good in life, comes at a cost.

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If you want to avoid the frustration and expense of a parking ticket - here's everything you need to know when it comes to parking on double yellow lines.

The written rule is that drivers usually can't ever park on double yellow lines.

The Highway Code says double yellow lines indicate "a prohibition of waiting at any time even if there are no upright signs.”

But it's important to look at the local signs.

These signs could indicate that you're free to park there on any days that are not restricted by the instructions stated on the sign.

If you're not sure if you're parking during restricted seasonal times then you can check nearby time plates - or if you're in a Controlled Parking Zone, refer to the zone entry signs.

Are Sunday parking rules different?

Some drivers might mistakenly believe that parking rules differ on a Sunday - but experts warn that this is not the case.

Drivers making this mistake could receive a penalty charge notice (PCN)- with costs depending on the location of the parking violation in question.

Check the signs next to the lines, because there might be times when you're allowed to park there.

When can you park on double yellow lines?

Despite the general rules of parking on double yellow lines, there are some circumstances in which you may park in these areas.

If you're a blue badge holder, you're allowed to park on double yellow lines for up to three hours.

However, it is important to still continue to follow any restrictions stated on nearby signs and ensure your vehicle is not obstructing or causing danger to others.

You should also ensure that you always display your blue badge clearly in your vehicle.

There are also a handful of instances when drivers can park on double yellow lines for a short amount of time.

You can for example, briefly park on double yellow lines to drop off or pick up a passenger - be mindful of causing obstructions when doing so.

Commercial vehicles are also able to park in these areas for purposes of loading and unloading goods, but always check the signs.

There are two levels of fines for PNCs, either £80 or £130 — most are issued at the higher rate.

Gov.UK explains:

• How you pay a parking ticket, FPN or PCN depends on what type it is and who issued it.
• You usually have 28 days to pay; in some cases, the fine is reduced if you pay within 14 days.
• If you lose your ticket, contact the ticket issuer to find out how to pay.
• If you do not pay a PCN within 28 days, you’ll get a ‘charge certificate’ and you’ll have 14 days to pay the original fine plus 50% more
• You can get an FPN for parking from the police, local council or Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
• If you do not pay an FPN within 28 days, you’ll have to pay 50% more
• You’ll only get penalty points on your licence for certain types of parking FPN, for example for leaving a vehicle in a dangerous position