Understanding Stopping, Parking and Loading signs and lines
Understanding the parking, waiting and loading signs and lines on the road will help you to answer theory test questions correctly, as well as avoid being fined for stopping or parking in the wrong places once you have passed your driving test.
Firstly, you need to know the difference meant by the wording ‘no waiting or parking’ and ‘no stopping’
No Waiting or Parking means that you CAN stop to drop off or pick up a passenger. But you cannot stay there.
No Stopping means that you cannot stop at all.
Single White Line – No pavement = No Parking
This is the single white line painted on the left edge of the road.
It simply means ‘edge of carriageway’
If there is no pavement on the road, then it’s illegal to park on that road.
Single Yellow Lines
This is a single yellow line painted on the left edge of the road.
It means that waiting or parking is restricted on this road.
The times that you are not allowed to wait, or park will be shown on a nearby sign
Double Yellow Lines
These are two yellow lines painted on the left edge of the road.
They mean that there is no waiting or parking on this road at any time.
Exceptions:
Blue Badge holders can usually park on double and single lines for up to 3-hours.
Check for local signs for more information.
You MUST display your badge.
Single Red Lines
This is a single red line painted on the left edge of the road.
It means that stopping is restricted on this road.
The times that you are not allowed to stop will be shown on a nearby sign
Double Red Lines (Clearway)
These are two red lines painted on the left edge of the road.
They mean that there is no stopping on this road at any time.
Exceptions:
You can stop on a single or double red line to pick up or drop off a Blue Badge holder.
You must display your badge.
You must move away again promptly.
Restricted Parking Sign
This is a red circular (order) sign with one diagonal red line
It means that there are parking and stopping restrictions on this road
These are yellow lines painted onto the kerb
Clearway Sign
This is a red circular (order) sign with two diagonal red lines
It means that there is no parking or stopping on this road at any time
Single Loading Lines
These are single yellow lines painted onto the kerb
They mean that there are loading restrictions on this section of the road
The times that you are not allowed to load will be shown on a nearby sign
Double Loading Lines
These are double yellow lines painted onto the kerb
They mean that loading is not allowed at any time on this section of the road.