What is the law in the UK when parking on double or single yellow lines that have faded or worn away? Thanks!?

Question

What is the law in the UK when parking on double or single yellow lines that have faded or worn away? Thanks!?

Answer 1

they will get you they always do

Answer 2

You will win your appeal against any Fixed Penalty, by taking photographs (dated and timed) to be presented as evidence before the Adjudicator.

Answer 3

Read the other signs round about. In some cases, there are conflicting instructions given - which gives you a get out clause. If there are several other people parking on them on a regular basis, that tends to signal that you can use them - or get away with it.

In some cases, they have been abolished, but it's frequently difficult to tell. A very grey area of the law.

Answer 4

Well, as I'm sure you know, the lines don't tell you of a parking ban - that's the job of the sign on the wall or post.

The lines are there to tell you what bit of road the ban applies to.

So, it depends on how badly they're worn. If it's impossible to see where the lines begin and end, then you've got a defence (I assume that's why you asked). But if there are just bits missing here and there, then they're still doing their job of indicating WHERE the ban applies, and, although technically they don't conform to regulations, you might have an uphill struggle to be found not guilty (the argument would be, "it has been indicated to you that you can't park there, and you did").

Answer 5

Yes, photograph them [ don't use a digital camera, not accepted ] and use them in an appeal, but if you are parked under a no parking or restricted parking sign, it won't help.

Answer 6

If you think that is an excuse forget it the courts have heard it all before the order for the parking is still in force and I suppose the signs on the lamposts or walls were covered with snow at the same time.

Answer 7

The signs, either on a dedicated post or convenient lampost are there to enforce the lines and indicate any times that loading etc is allowed.

These are there in case the lines are covered by snow or leaves.

However, the comments about the continuity and end stops to the lines are valid as is the distance that they are from the kerbside.

Answer 8

The same will apply even if they are no longer visible however you can take pictures of them in their present state and you them for your defense.

Answer 9

you will get  a ticket and 3 points on your driving licence 3 points is just new

Answer 10

the double line HAS to be continuous and unbroken AND terminated at both ends by a perpendicular yellow line joining the double yellows.

if its not - then fight it -these bas**rds rip us off enough!

[sorry im not so definite about single yellows but have fought and won on the above.

The very best of luck my friend

Answer 11

pay up and learn the lesson .its no good arguing this one,even if they are covered in 1 foot of snow you are still breaking the traffic regulation.

Answer 12

depends if the lines have worn away that much that there are breaks in them ie its no longer a continous line.. you can argue a point.. seen this on the police programmes

Answer 13

usually where there are yellow lines...you will find a sign on a lamp post also..giving the restrictions/times of parking...if that is there - you probably cant argue the ticket by claiming the line had worn out.

Answer 14

Same as if they have just been repainted.  The fact that they are there, pale or otherwise, makes no legal difference.  Same law applies.

Answer 15

Andy T is right!

The authorites are responsible for ensuring the lines are properly painted - which is CONTINUOUS and with a STOP BAR at either end. if this is not the case, then LEGALLY they cannot be enforced!