The waiting restrictions are to be introduced in three areas
Double yellow lines stretching 104m will be painted in a village in Kent. Kent County Council has published a public notice to let people know about the “no waiting at any time” restrictions for Wouldham.
The council held a 25-day public consultation during May last year on the proposed waiting restrictions for parts of Stephenson Lane, Keepers Cottage Lane and Worrall Drive. Wouldham is a village very close to the River Medway in the borough of Tonbridge and Malling.
Reasons for the scheme are for the safety of people “or other traffic” using the road, or any other road, and preventing accidents; to make it easier to use the road, for any type of traffic including pedestrians; and to preserve or improve the area through which the roads run, said the council.
The sections are as follows:
Stephenson Lane
- On the south side of its junction with Worrall Drive for a distance of 13.5m in a westerly direction.
- On the north side of its junction with Worrall Drive for a distance of 11.5 metres in a westerly direction
Keepers Cottage Lane
- On the north side of its junction with Worrall Drive for a distance of 11m in a westerly direction.
- On the south side of its junction with Worrall Drive for a distance of 14m in a westerly direction
Worral Drive
- On both sides of its junction with Stephenson Lane for a distance of 10m in a northerly direction, and for a distance of 24m in a southerly direction.
- On both sides of its junction with Keepers Cottage Lane for a distance of 10m in a northerly direction, and for a distance of 10 metres in a southerly direction.
If anyone wanted to challenge the validity of the order, or on other matters, they can apply to the High Court by January 6.
What do the restrictions mean?
Double yellow lines mean you can not wait or park there at any time. However, in some cases, you might be able to quickly stop to load or unload heavy goods.
Blue Badge carriers can usually park on double yellows for up to three hours – but you must clearly display your badge. However, the AA warns “these exceptions won’t always apply though, so check for local signs or kerb edge markings.”
“If there are pairs of short yellow lines over the kerb edge you’re not allowed to load at any time. Even with a Blue Badge you mustn’t park anywhere where there are loading restrictions”.
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