Written question asked by Julian Sturdy (Conservative) on Thursday, 5 February 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 February 2015. It was answered by Robert Goodwill (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 February 2015 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Parking

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department is taking to tackle cars parking dangerously against the flow of traffic.

Answer

In accordance with Rule 248 of the Highway Code, motorists are prohibited from parking a vehicle against the direction of traffic at night unless it is on a part of the road set aside for the parking of vehicles. The Police and local authorities have powers to enforce against this type of dangerous parking.

This requirement is less of an issue during daylight hours when parked vehicles can be seen more easily, although Rule 239 of the Highway Code states “do not park facing against the traffic flow”.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 223546
Session: 2014-15
Subjects: Parking Safety Roads
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

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