Are you parked if still in the car ?
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Simple occurrence. Going to pick up daughter, stopped in a quiet section of a minor road on double yellow lines. Still in car, engine running. Hadn't been there more than 30 seconds when a traffic warden appeared from nowhere, who said ‘he could book me for parking’. At that moment daughter appeared, jumped into the car, and I wished the Gestapo guy ‘have a nice day’ as I drove away. So, was I ‘parked’? Curious to know.
robinessex said:
Simple occurrence. Going to pick up daughter, stopped in a quiet section of a minor road on double yellow lines. Still in car, engine running. Hadn't been there more than 30 seconds when a traffic warden appeared from nowhere, who said ‘he could book me for parking’. At that moment daughter appeared, jumped into the car, and I wished the Gestapo guy ‘have a nice day’ as I drove away. So, was I ‘parked’? Curious to know.
Look at what the lines, markings & signs relate to.No parking is a misnomer, it's no waiting.
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Edited by vonhosen on Thursday 10th March 15:52
You were in the wrong.
You'd have been OK on double-yellows while actually loading or unloading, including your passenger actually getting in or out - but not waiting for the passenger-to-be to arrive. It's all in the Highway Code, if you remember that far back?
You'd have been OK on double-yellows while actually loading or unloading, including your passenger actually getting in or out - but not waiting for the passenger-to-be to arrive. It's all in the Highway Code, if you remember that far back?
Highway Code said:
Waiting restrictions indicated by yellow lines apply to the carriageway, pavement and verge. You may stop to load or unload (unless there are also loading restrictions as described below) or while passengers board or alight. Double yellow lines mean no waiting at any time, unless there are signs that specifically indicate seasonal restrictions.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-code/road-markingsThis is a one way street, it's also the only access to the Royal Mail, it's often a pain in arse because of their lorries/vans blocking the road, and also reversing into the yard. If I have to wait there, sometimes for as long as 2/3 minutes while they do this, am I now still waiting then, and can I get a ticket !!
robinessex said:
This is a one way street, it's also the only access to the Royal Mail, it's often a pain in arse because of their lorries/vans blocking the road, and also reversing into the yard. If I have to wait there, sometimes for as long as 2/3 minutes while they do this, am I now still waiting then, and can I get a ticket !!
No, that's queueing in traffic.robinessex said:
This is a one way street, it's also the only access to the Royal Mail, it's often a pain in arse because of their lorries/vans blocking the road, and also reversing into the yard. If I have to wait there, sometimes for as long as 2/3 minutes while they do this, am I now still waiting then, and can I get a ticket !!
If you genuinely can't see any difference between being deliberately stationary at the side of the road, and sitting in a traffic queue, it might be time to hand your licence in.TooMany2cvs said:
robinessex said:
This is a one way street, it's also the only access to the Royal Mail, it's often a pain in arse because of their lorries/vans blocking the road, and also reversing into the yard. If I have to wait there, sometimes for as long as 2/3 minutes while they do this, am I now still waiting then, and can I get a ticket !!
If you genuinely can't see any difference between being deliberately stationary at the side of the road, and sitting in a traffic queue, it might be time to hand your licence in.robinessex said:
TooMany2cvs said:
robinessex said:
This is a one way street, it's also the only access to the Royal Mail, it's often a pain in arse because of their lorries/vans blocking the road, and also reversing into the yard. If I have to wait there, sometimes for as long as 2/3 minutes while they do this, am I now still waiting then, and can I get a ticket !!
If you genuinely can't see any difference between being deliberately stationary at the side of the road, and sitting in a traffic queue, it might be time to hand your licence in.RobinOakapple said:
robinessex said:
TooMany2cvs said:
robinessex said:
This is a one way street, it's also the only access to the Royal Mail, it's often a pain in arse because of their lorries/vans blocking the road, and also reversing into the yard. If I have to wait there, sometimes for as long as 2/3 minutes while they do this, am I now still waiting then, and can I get a ticket !!
If you genuinely can't see any difference between being deliberately stationary at the side of the road, and sitting in a traffic queue, it might be time to hand your licence in.robinessex said:
I'll help you. If I 'waiting', I get nicked. If I'm 'stuck in traffic' in the the same spot for much longer, it's ok. So why can't I wait then? No difference!
Because the DYL means no waiting. You're not meant to stop on a motorway either but that doesn't stop it being a regular occurrence. robinessex said:
RobinOakapple said:
robinessex said:
TooMany2cvs said:
robinessex said:
This is a one way street, it's also the only access to the Royal Mail, it's often a pain in arse because of their lorries/vans blocking the road, and also reversing into the yard. If I have to wait there, sometimes for as long as 2/3 minutes while they do this, am I now still waiting then, and can I get a ticket !!
If you genuinely can't see any difference between being deliberately stationary at the side of the road, and sitting in a traffic queue, it might be time to hand your licence in.Countdown said:
robinessex said:
I'll help you. If I 'waiting', I get nicked. If I'm 'stuck in traffic' in the the same spot for much longer, it's ok. So why can't I wait then? No difference!
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