How and where to park

Everyday, thousands of motor vehicles drive around Leicestershire and at some point they may need to park. Although the majority of motorists will park in designated parking spaces, a small but significant number park in contravention of the traffic regulation order.

Parking on double yellow lines, in a bus lane, across cycle lanes or in residents' parking bays, even for a few minutes, can cause inconvenience and even danger to other road users.

It is hoped that by enforcing parking regulations more rigorously motorists will be more inclined to park safely and legally. This will therefore reduce the inconvenience and danger placed upon safe parkers and road users every day.

To view the locations of all on-street parking restrictions across Leicestershire

For information on car parks

Avoid getting a ticket by following these simple rules

Double yellow lines along the edge of the road mean no waiting at any time and cover the carriageway, pavement and verge. However, you may stop while passengers get into or out of the vehicle and to load and unload, unless there are also loading restrictions.	Loading restrictions Double yellow lines on the kerb mean no loading or unloading at any time.
Single yellow lines along the edge of the road mean you can't wait during the times shown on the sign and cover the carriageway, pavement and verge. However, you may stop while passengers get into or out of the vehicle and to load and unload, unless there are also loading restrictions.	Part time loading restrictions are shown by single yellow lines on the kerb. They indicate that loading or unloading is prohibited during the times shown on the signs.
Bus lanes You must not drive or stop in a bus lane during its period of operation. Taxis and cyclists are usually allowed to use bus lanes.	Loading bays are white 'bays' marked with the words 'Loading only' and a sign with the white on blue 'trolley' symbol. A sign will show the times when the bay can be used and whether loading and unloading is restricted to certain types of goods vehicles. Vehicles may not park here if they are not loading or unloading.
Cycle lanes These are shown by road markings and signs. You must not drive or park in a cycle lane that is marked by a solid white line during its times of operation.	Limited waiting White bay markings and upright signs indicate where parking is allowed. Waiting is limited to the times and duration shown.
Bus stop clearways You must not stop or park on a bus stop/stand clearway during its hours of operation.	Parking bays for specific users You must not park in parking spaces reserved for specific users such as Doctors, Ambulances, Blue Badge holders or residents only, unless you are entitled to do so.

Extracts are taken from the highway code

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How and where to park

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