double yellow lines

[samarb]

Didn't have time to pop into local council office today so may be asking a silly question. Have to quote job where the only place to chip is on double yellow lines, parking here will not interrupt traffic but do I need to let the council know and pay them for the privilege? Sam

[raker]

Double yellow lines mean `no waiting at any time`. With an adjacent plate on a lamp post to back it up.

From previous experience in a former life as an electrician, they dont give a toss and you are at the mercy of whatever traffic nazi is patrolling at the time.When they were police employees you might appeal to their better nature on occasion and come to an arrangement.

Since the local councils took it over often contracting out to private companies, they`ll just mug you whatever the reason for being there.

The dicks have nicked hearses,and even police cars so doing a bit of chipping wont even cut it.

Edited February 9, 2011 by raker
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[niftysteve]

price in for a parking ticket if you get away with it thats a bonus:thumbup:

[Hawthorn]

Double yellow lines mean `no waiting at any time`

 

:confused1:No they don't! Double yellow lines mean no parking at any time. Single yellow line means restricted parked, check the signs.

 

Double yellow lines with pairs of stripes crossing kerb, running perpendicular to double yellow lines means no loading at any time.

Yellow line(s) with single stripes crossing kerbs means restricted loading, check the signs.

 

IMO, if you are actually loading (ie chipping) you shouldn't have a problem. Maybe it may be advisable to only park there when you are actually loading.

 

I've never had a problem when I've been working, anywhere, I may have been lucky

[raker]

Double yellow lines mean `no waiting at any time`

 

:confused1:No they don't! Double yellow lines mean no parking at any time. Single yellow line means restricted parked, check the signs.

 

Double yellow lines with pairs of stripes crossing kerb, running perpendicular to double yellow lines means no loading at any time.

Yellow line(s) with single stripes crossing kerbs means restricted loading, check the signs.

 

IMO, if you are actually loading (ie chipping) you shouldn't have a problem. Maybe it may be advisable to only park there when you are actually loading.

 

I've never had a problem when I've been working, anywhere, I may have been lucky

 

They say `no waiting` here. I`ve checked, thanks.

[Hawthorn]

Aye, ok Raker, the terminology in Highway code says double yellow lines is no waiting :sneaky2:but loading is allowed. Surely 'parking' is less ambiguous than 'waiting'?

Guess what they are saying no parking and no sitting off sat in the car!

 

to OP: As before you should be ok unless there are loading restrictions(You have already said that you won't be causing an obstruction)

 

http://www.direct.gov.uk/prod_consum_dg/groups/dg_digitalassets/@dg/@en/documents/digitalasset/dg_070563.pdf page 2&3

[Taupotreeman]

Give em an inch and they'll take a mile. All you need is one rogue traffic warden......

[scbk]

Take some cones and "men at work" signs with you

[samarb]

Thanks guys will make sure I look good with correct signs and cones if I get the job and hopefully will be left alone.

[tommer9]

If the traffic warden attempts to enter your work site, which will of course be properly coned off:sneaky2:, you are legally within your right to refuse them entry, and make them leave if they do enter. They would be hard pushed to get a ticket on you, and they have to get the notice on your vehicle or they have no case.