'Follow the Regulations'
Roadside Parking Rules UK
The police and local authorities enforce the UK Highway Code parking regulations. You must park your vehicle in the correct manner to avoid getting a ticket and a fine.
PARKING A VEHICLE AT THE ROADSIDE: We refer to the current UK Highway Code roadside parking law.
It stipulates that unless it is 'absolutely' necessary, you should try to avoid making a stop on the highway as a chosen place to park your vehicle.
Instead, motorists should use 'specially' marked bays identified by white lines. Thus, you should use off-street parking areas wherever possible.
Follow these guidelines if you need to stop a car on the roadside during the day time. But, there are further restrictions for parking a vehicle at night time.
Roadside Parking Law and Stop Rules
- Do not park a car facing against the flow of traffic.
- Stop as close as you reasonably can to the verge or road side.
- Avoid stopping too close to a vehicle displaying a Blue Badge.
- You must turn off the engine, headlights, and fog lights.
- Before leaving the vehicle you must apply the handbrake.
- Check for cyclists using the road and other traffic before opening your door.
- Encourage all passengers to exit the vehicle on the kerb side.
- Secure and lock the vehicle removing all valuables from sight.
Also in this section...
Parking Laws: No waiting and restricted parking rules are strictly regulated and enforced.
Parking at Night: The Highway Code laws for parking a motorised vehicle on a road at night time.
Decriminalised Parking Enforcement: Local authority enforcement of car parking regulations in the UK.
Waiting and Parking Laws: Find out exactly where you can and cannot park your vehicle.
Roadside Parking Law and Vehicle Stop Regulations in the United Kingdom
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