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Knowing where to park can be confusing whether you are a first-time driver or a motoring expert. Here's a guide on where and when you can and can't park your car.
- SINGLE YELLOW LINES
Drivers are allowed to wait or park for very brief periods of time on single yellow lines before being moved on, according to Wilsons.
- DOUBLE YELLOW LINES
Drivers are prohibited from parking on double yellow lines at any time, regardless of whether or not there are signs present.
- DOUBLE WHITE LINES
Drivers must not wait or park on double white lines, but are permitted to stop briefly in order to pick up or drop off passengers, or to load or unload goods - unless road signs state otherwise.
- CONTROLLED PARKING ZONES
Drivers must not wait or park in areas designated as controlled parking zones, other than the times displayed on associated signage.
- CLEARWAYS & URBAN CLEARWAYS
Drivers must not stop or park on areas designated as clearways and urban clearways during certain hours advertised on nearby road signs - unless picking up or dropping off passengers.
- SCHOOL ENTRANCE MARKINGS
Drivers must not stop, wait or park on markings to school entrances at certain times as shown on nearby signage.
- MOTORWAY HARD SHOULDER
Drivers must not park on a hard shoulder and should only ever stop if it’s an emergency.
- PEDESTRIAN CROSSING
Drivers must not stop or park on a pedestrian crossing or the areas marked by zigzag lines either side.
- TAXI BAYS
Drivers must not stop or park in bays designated for taxi drivers which will be identified by signage.
- BUS STOPS
Drivers must not stop or park in a bus stop.
- TRAIN & TRAM CROSSINGS
Drivers must not stop or park on, or the approach to a level crossing for a train or tram at any time.
- CYCLE LANES
Drivers must not stop or park in lanes designated for exclusive use of cyclists.
- MOTORCYCLE BAYS
Car and van drivers must not park in spaces designed for motorbikes and mopeds.
- DISABLED BAYS
Drivers must not park in spaces reserved for Blue Badge holders, unless entitled to do so.
- RESIDENT BAYS
Drivers must not park in spaces designed for the exclusive use of residents, unless they have a permit.
It is important for motorists to know they must not stop or park in the following places:
- Anywhere that would prevent the emergency services from accessing
- On a bend
- Within 10 metres of, or opposite a junction
- On or near the brow of a hill or bridge
- On or opposite a roundabout or traffic island
- In an area where the kerb has been lowered for wheelchair users
- In front of the entrance to a property
- Anywhere that it would cause an obstruction of the road
- Partially or wholly on a pavement in London (unless signage says otherwise)