Poor and inconsiderate parking can cause congestion, obstruction, road safety problems and adversely affects a town centre’s commercial viability.
Do:
always check the lines on the road and where applicable the signs by the side of road
always make sure that you have parked within the bay markings
make sure that none of your vehicles wheels are next to yellow lines
always make sure that you read the signage and comply with the instructions in pay and display car parks
always make sure that you purchase the appropriate time in accordance with the instructions on the signage in pay and display car parks
always make sure that you clearly display your pay and display ticket as required in pay and display car parks
Do not:
assume that by parking behind yellow lines (for example, on the footway or verge) you are not parking in contravention of a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) as most roads include any footways or verges and the yellow lines extend to include these
stay longer than is permitted by the signs or overstay the time you have purchased
block entrances to private properties or where dropped kerbs are present for vehicular access
park across dropped kerbs that are provided to ease crossing for pedestrians, cyclists and mobility impaired people
park more than 50cm away from the kerb
park on footways, unless the markings permit parking on the footway
park on pedestrian crossings or the white zig-zag markings near to the crossing
park on ‘School Keep Clear’ markings or the yellow zig-zag markings near to Schools
Failure to abide by this guidance may result in a Penalty Charge Notice being issued.
