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Hello Resident In the UK, road line colours indicate specific waiting (parking) and loading restrictions. These rules apply not just to the road itself, but also to the adjacent pavement and verge. Yellow Lines: Waiting Restrictions Yellow lines govern where you can and cannot park or wait. Double Yellow Lines: No waiting or parking at any time. You do not need a nearby sign for this to be enforceable.- Exceptions: You can usually stop briefly to drop off/pick up passengers or load/unload continuous heavy goods (typically up to 20–40 minutes).
Single Yellow Line: No waiting during the times shown on nearby signs (e.g., "Mon-Fri 8am-6pm"). Outside these hours, you can park freely unless other local restrictions apply. Red Lines: "Red Routes" Found in major cities like London, Birmingham, and Edinburgh, these indicate stricter "no stopping" rules to keep traffic flowing. Double Red Lines: No stopping at any time for any purpose, including dropping off passengers.Single Red Line: No stopping during the hours specified on nearby signs. Kerb Markings: Loading Restrictions Short yellow stripes (blips) painted vertically across the kerb indicate specific loading bans. Two Yellow Stripes: No loading or unloading at any time.One Yellow Stripe: No loading or unloading during the times shown on nearby signs. Other Notable Markings White Lines: Generally used for lane dividers or to mark the edge of the carriageway. A solid white line along the pavement often means parking is legal, but a white box or "bay" might indicate it's reserved for permit holders or specific users.Yellow Zig-Zags: Often found outside schools or hospitals. You must not stop here at all during restricted times, even to drop off children.White Zig-Zags: Found near pedestrian crossings. No stopping or parking is allowed at any time, as it obstructs the view for pedestrians and drivers. Blue Badge Holders: You can typically park on both single and double yellow lines for up to 3 hours (using your parking clock), provided you aren't causing an obstruction and there are no active loading bans. Thank you | 
