Collecting in Basildon, delivering in London? Parking in London

Today we are sharing a guest blog from @pimlico_flats, it’s something relevant to all us van and delivery drivers – parking in London.

Image by Dominic’s pics via Flickr

It’s serialised into three parts, here’s the first.

Parking in London

Parking anywhere in London is an art that requires skills that Londoners acquire from an early age. Parking is something that you either get right, or you lose your vehicle, so here are the 3 steps to delivering in London without falling foul of the authorities.

Know the rules. A No Brainer I know – but never the less if you know what you are doing you stand a better chance of succeeding.

1. Double Yellow Lines – no waiting at any time
2. Single Yellow Lines – look for a plate which defines what times are acceptable
3. Loading – local regulations apply. As an example where there are no additional restrictions (kerb markings) Westminster allows unlimited 20 mins loading in residents parking bays, and on yellow lines before 11:00 or after 18:30.
4. Yellow marks on the kerb – loading restrictions supercede the above.
   1. i. Two marks it means no loading (or waiting) at any time.
   2. ii. One mark it means no loading for a lesser period as indicated on the signs, or timeplates,
5. Double red lines – Stopping is not permitted at any time
6. Single red lines – Stopping is not permitted except at the times indicated by the signs
7. Red route clearway – Stopping is only permitted in lay-bys (red lines are only marked at junctions)
8. http://www.parkingforvans.com/loading_in_london/loadingandunloading gives you the local Loading Regulations

Nick Parkin M.A., C.Eng., M.I.Mech.E., Dip.Man.Tech.

Proprietor

Pimlico Flats

Office: 0207 630 5408

Thanks Nick, please look out for parts two and three later this week.

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