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Yellow lines
Yellow lines are provided where there is a need to restrict parking to help improve traffic flow, reduce the potential for accidents or to prevent obstructions of the Highway.
The difference between double and single yellow lines
- Double lines mark lengths of road where there is no waiting at any time. There is no longer any need for signs to be placed explaining this.
- Single lines indicate a shorter period when waiting is not permitted, such as 'Monday to Saturday 8am to 6pm'. Time plates will show the actual times of the restriction.
It is acceptable for a vehicle to park on a yellow line for as long as is necessary to drop off or pick up a passenger, or to load or unload heavy or large goods continuously. The vehicle should be moved once the activity of loading or unloading has finished. Loading or unloading is not permitted where loading restrictions are in force. These are shown by yellow markings on the kerb and on accompanying signs.
Issuing Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs)
Any driver who parks on a yellow line and is in contravention of the restriction can be issued with a parking ticket (Penalty Charge Notice). These are issued by Civil Enforcement Officers acting on behalf of Sandwell Council, under the control of the Parking Services Team.
Disabled Badge drivers and yellow lines
Drivers displaying a Disabled Badge are allowed to park on yellow lines (except where there is a loading restriction and when marked in a car park) for a period not exceeding 3 hours, provided that they are not parked in a position which causes obstruction to other traffic or to pedestrians. They must display the front of the badge, so that all details, such as, the expiry date, issuing authority, serial no. and hologram can be clearly seen. When parked on yellow lines the time clock must be displayed and set at the time of arrival. If the vehicle is causing an obstruction, West Midlands Police can issue a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN).
Loading on yellow lines
In general, any driver must adhere to the regulations displayed on the signs, and should not park on yellow lines.
Exemptions can be made to allow removal vans or builder's vehicles to be parked adjacent to individual properties. This is done by the issuing of a waiver, which gives a dispensation from the restriction. The Waiver must be approved and payment received for this before any dispensation applies to a vehicle.