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Waiting and loading restrictions

 

Waiting and loading restrictions on public roads in Warrington where there is a need to restrict parking

Warrington Borough Council can provide waiting and loading restrictions on public roads where there is a need to restrict parking to help improve traffic flow and prevent obstructions on the road.

Trunk roads are managed by the Highways Agency. Any questions regarding these roads should be directed to the Highways Agency rather than the council.

The Highway Code gives examples of the lines in normal use.

Double or single yellow lines along the edge of a road show the existence of waiting restrictions and they apply to the road, pavement and verge. You may however load and unload goods or set down and pick up passengers unless the signs or road markings indicate you cannot. There are certain exemptions for the holders of Blue Badges.

The width and shade of yellow lines can be varied. In conservation areas, narrower and paler lines are often used to be less intrusive.

The times at which the restrictions apply are shown on nearby signs and they may be introduced to:

  • Restrict waiting at certain times of the day or certain days of the week
  • Limit the length of stay (single yellow lines)

To introduce waiting restrictions a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) needs to be made. This is done under the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984. The process to bring this about requires consultation with all interested parties (e.g town/parish council, district council and police as a minimum) followed by public advertisment and public notices posted on site and in the local newspaper.

If approved, signs and markings are ordered and arrangements made for them to be put in place on a date which coincides with the TRO coming into force. The yellow lines (or other waiting restrictions) are then enforceable by the council.

If you feel a problem could be solved by the introduction of the new waiting or loading restrictions please contact:

Sean Halewood
Traffic Management
Tel:01925 442634
Email: shalewood@warrington.gov.uk



Last updated 14/10/2008 15:54:15


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