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Vehicles should not normally be parked wholly or partly on verges and footways because doing so causes an obstruction and a danger to pedestrians, people with disabilities, children and other vulnerable people.

A single yellow line means no waiting during the time specified either on nearby time plates or on zone entry signs if you are in a Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ).

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Typically, a principal sign will be displayed near the entrance to the car park describing who the car park is for and if there are time limits on how long it is possible to stay and details of any charges or free periods that may apply. Local signage in and around the car park may provide more information including how much you will be charged if you do not comply with any of the terms and conditions for using the car park.

Lines along the side of the road are used to show where restrictions on stopping and waiting apply. Red lines are currently only used in the London, West Midlands and Edinburgh areas, but are likely to appear in other locations in the future.

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Private parking operators who are members of an Accredited Trade Association (ATA) must adhere to a Code of Practice which provides guidance for size, placement and content of signs.

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Single and double yellow lines control waiting. Even where waiting is prohibited, if you can do so safely you may set down and pick up passengers and may also stop to load or unload goods unless this is prohibited by short yellow kerb marks or ‘blips’.

It is sometimes allowed on certain narrow streets where parked vehicles would not cause an obstruction to pedestrians and others. In those places signs are displayed containing this symbol (or a similar symbol showing the car entirely on the footway or verge).

Many parking bays are free, some have time limits, some require a permit, and others will need to be paid for. Some may specify a particular type of vehicle only.

Local signs will explain if, when, where and how to pay. Payment methods may include making a phone call or sending a text message, in which case you should ensure that you have received confirmation that your payment has been successful.

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A double red line means no stopping for any purpose at any time. Except in an emergency or to set down or pick up a disabled person.

As explained in How parking is managed, car parks can be provided and managed by either a local authority or by a private parking company on behalf of the landowner.

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In all cases, your vehicle must be parked entirely within the bay markings otherwise you may receive a parking ticket even if other vehicles were poorly parked when you arrived. If your vehicle is too large to fit in the bay there is also a possibility that you will receive a parking ticket. You should try to find a bay where your vehicle does fit.

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In some areas, you may be able to park free of charge for a short period, but then you must pay to park for longer. Often you must obtain a ticket from the nearby machine even for the free parking period.

Traffic signs play a vital role in directing, informing and controlling road users’ behaviour to make the roads as safe as possible for everyone. This makes knowledge of traffic signs essential, not just for new drivers or riders needing to pass their theory test, but for all road users, including experienced professional drivers.

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The Traffic Signs Regulations and Directions (TSRGD) legislation can be read on the GOV.UK website along with the TSRGD 2016 Circular explaining the legislation and further information and advice can be found in the Traffic Signs Manual, Chapter 3.

It is common for restrictions to apply on particular days of the week or only during the main part of the day.  Outside the times shown you may park free of charge. If there are no days or times shown on the signs for the bays, the need to abide by the requirements shown on the signs apply at all times.

School Keep Clear markings mean no stopping during the time and days specified on adjacent or nearby signs. The markings help prevent vehicles from parking near or in front of school entrances, to ensure safe access for children and parents.

Car parks associated with supermarkets, hospitals, leisure centres, retail parks, shopping centres etc. are usually private land and parking is managed using the laws of contract or trespass.

Car parks operated by local councils are generally regulated by law. Typically, a principal sign will be displayed near the entrance to the car park describing who the car park is for, and if there are time limits on how long it is possible to stay for and details of any charges or free periods that may apply. Local signage in and around the car park may provide more information. These car parks follow specific rules regarding the scale of any penalties for not complying with the regulations of parking there and usually but not always these will be advertised locally too.