Access protection markings and their use on the highway

There is a road marking that can be provided to deter parking across private accesses. It is a white marking similar to an elongated capital "H" and extends across the access. Unlike yellow lines the access protection marking has no legal standing. It is not an offence to park on this line.

An offence is only committed when a motorist parks across the access and causes an actual obstruction, which is the case whether or not the access protection marking is present. The road marking is used to highlight the presence of an access.

There have been a number of these markings painted on the roads in the borough and they appear to be successful in keeping accesses clear of parked cars.

It is the council's policy to charge for the provision of the access protection mark. The cost consists of a fixed administrative charge of £45.00. These costs are exclusive of VAT.

If you require more information please contact:                                            

Chris Tungate
Traffic Engineer
Tel: 01925 442690 
Email: ctungate@warrington.gov.uk

Last updated 14/10/2008 15:15:34

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