Can you park on a single yellow line?
YELLOW lines indicate that parking or waiting s prohibited at certain times.
Here, we look at the rules regarding parking on yellow lines.
Can I be fined for parking on a single yellow line?
Making sure to stay on the right side of the law when it comes to parking regulations may seem daunting, but rules on single yellow lines are actually rather straightforward.
Simply, you are not allowed to park on single yellow lines during the times stated on the sign which should be located nearby.
Parking on a single or double yellow line during these hours will usually see you slapped with a £70 parking fine, though it could be even more depending on the local authority.
If you do get one, don't chuck it in the drawer and hope it'll go away.
Your fine will be reduced by 50% if you pay it within 14 days, so save yourself some pain by paying it as soon as possible.
If you don't pay the fine within 28 days, you'll receive a "charge certificate" and will have 14 days to pay plus 50% more.
If you persistently ignore fines or PCNs (penalty charge notices) you risk having your car clamped.
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Can you park on a single yellow line?
The rule is always check the sign next to the lines you are parking on - and read it very carefully.
You're not allowed to park during the times displayed on the road sign, though you can outside of them.
As an example, if the sign says 8am-6pm, you can park there after 6pm, provided you've moved your car before 8am.
The signs to look out for are yellow time plates which will include an image of the no waiting road sign, and tell you the times the no waiting restrictions are in force.
If there isn't a road sign or time plate, you should assume that you can’t park at any time on the yellow line.
Can I park on single yellow lines if I have a blue badge?
The Blue Badge - given to disabled drivers - is recognised in some European Union countries, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
According to the UK government website's guidance on using a Blue Badge in the EU - which was last updated on 29 September 2021 - negotiations are taking place about the use of the badge in some European countries.
It recommends checking with the embassy of the country you're visiting for the latest developments.
The badge allows people to make use of the same concessions as the country's own citizens with disability.
Parking concessions for disabled parking card holders differ between countries, so make sure you .
Blue Badge holders can park on single or double yellow lines for up to three hours, if it is safe to do so but in general not where there are loading and unloading restrictions.
You can check which local councils have chosen to .
But holders must not park on a yellow within 15 metres of a junction and are not entitled to park on yellow lines in "off-street" car parks.
Do the same rules apply at the weekend?
Don't assume that the rules won't apply on a Sunday or on a bank holiday, this is often not the case.
If you don't have a disabled parking permit you can't park on double yellow lines at any time.
These restrictions apply 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
While there are some exceptions to this, generally you are not able to park on them.
It's always advisable to check the signs when you park to ensure you know the rules for each day.