Parking, waiting and loading restrictions

Yellow lines control where vehicles can not stop, park, load or unload. White lines control where vehicles can park, load or unload.

Signs explaining their meaning are always provided (except where there are double yellow lines to indicate that you cannot wait at any time).

They help traffic to flow more smoothly, improve safety, keep access clear and ensure efficient use of road space.

Our aim is to use yellow lines only when they are really needed and where they will work.

Requests for new yellow or white lines

New yellow or white lines or changes to existing ones will be considered where at least one of the following is met:

• A road safety problem has been identified and a reduction in accidents would follow
• Obstruction of the road or of visibility at junctions occurs on a regular, and severe basis, particularly where buses and emergency services are affected
• Commerce and industry are seriously inconvenienced by parked vehicles
• They are an essential part of a new traffic or road scheme.

Parking and waiting restrictions can help to solve some problems but are not always the answer as they can just move the problem elsewhere. The different needs of all road users need to be balanced.

Restrictions may not be appropriate where they cannot be enforced on a regular basis as this can lead to drivers ignoring them.

Each restriction must be defined by a Legal Order which can take over a year to make or amend.

If you have noticed a problem with parking you can help us by identifying where and when the problem occurs. We will then be able to assess the extent of the problem. Before reporting a problem, please ensure at least one of the above guidelines have been met and then tel: 08449 80 80 80.

Illegal parking, waiting and loading

Disobeying waiting or loading restrictions can lead to being issued with a penalty charge notice (PCN) by Civil Enforcement Officers. In some areas vehicles may be towed away.

It is legal to park a caravan on the road, provided it does not cause an obstruction to traffic. It must be illuminated at night. To report a caravan causing an obstruction please contact your local police station.

Further information

For further information about parking, waiting and loading restrictions tel: 08449 80 80 80.

For information about residents only parking please see Controlled Parking Zones

If you have particular mobility difficulties and would like to apply for a permit to allow you to park in pedestrian areas in Nottinghamshire please see Special Access Permits