Road markings - along the edge of the carriageway Flashcards
What are waiting restrictions indicated by and where do they apply too?
Waiting restrictions indicated by yellow lines apply to the carriageway, pavement and verge.
When can you wait on yellow lines?
You may stop to load or unload unless there are also loading restrictions, or while passengers board or alight.
What do double yellow lines indicate?
Double yellow lines mean no waiting at any time, unless there are signs that specifically indicate seasonal restrictions.
Where might you find the information regarding the times the yellow line restrictions apply too?
The times at which the restrictions apply for other road markings are shown on nearby plates or on entry signs to controlled parking zones. If no days are shown on the signs, the restrictions are in force every day including Sundays and Bank Holidays.
No waiting at any time
No waiting during times shown on sign
Waiting is limited to the duration specified during the days and times shown
What must you always consider when stopping/waiting on red and yellow lines?
RED AND SINGLE YELLOW LINES CAN ONLY GIVE A GUIDE TO THE RESTRICTIONS AND CONTROLS IN FORCE AND SIGNS, NEARBY OR AT A ZONE ENTRY, MUST BE CONSULTED.
What do red lines used on red routes indicate?
Red lines are used on some roads instead of yellow lines
red lines used on Red Routes indicate that stopping to park, load/unload or to board and alight from a vehicle (except for a licensed taxi or if you hold a Blue Badge) is prohibited.
What are stopping restrictions indicated by and where do they apply too?
The red lines apply to the carriageway, pavement and verge.
What does a double red line mean?
The times that the red line prohibitions apply are shown on nearby signs, but the double red line ALWAYS means no stopping at any time.
When may you stop on a red route?
On Red Routes you may stop to park, load/unload in specially marked boxes and adjacent signs specify the times and purposes and duration allowed
Never directly on the lines
What does a box marked in red indicate?
A box MARKED IN RED indicates that it may only be available for the purpose specified for part of the day (eg between busy peak periods)
What does a box marked in white indicate?
A box MARKED IN WHITE means that it is available throughout the day.
No stopping at any time
No stopping during times shown on sign
Parking is limited to the duration specified during the days and times shown
Only loading may take place at the times shown for up to a maximum duration of 20 mins
