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- 1/19A required action for vehicles with a speed limit greater than 30 mph when parking at night
Display parking lights: All vehicles must display parking lights when parked on a road with a speed limit greater than 30 mph to make them visible to other road users.
If you must park on a hill
Park close to the kerb and apply the handbrake firmly: When parking on a hill, it is important to park close to the kerb and apply the handbrake firmly to prevent the vehicle from rolling. The correct use of gears is also necessary to ensure stability.
What to avoid when using a hand-held device to help you park
Using the device for other purposes while parking: When using a hand-held device to help you park, it is crucial to focus solely on parking and not use the device for other purposes, ensuring safety and control at all times.
If your vehicle is affected by strong winds
Keep a safe distance from high-sided vehicles and be cautious of sudden gusts: Strong winds can affect vehicle stability. Keeping a safe distance from high-sided vehicles and being aware of sudden gusts helps maintain control.
The importance of driving slowly and in a high gear in icy conditions
To minimize wheel spin and maintain control: Driving slowly and using a high gear reduces wheel spin, helping maintain control on icy surfaces.
If you find yourself driving through fog
Use your lights as required and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front: In foggy conditions, using headlights properly and maintaining a safe distance helps ensure visibility and safety.
When to switch off front or rear fog lights
When visibility improves: Front and rear fog lights should be switched off when visibility improves, as they can dazzle other drivers and obscure your brake lights.
A key consideration when parking in a Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ)
Pay attention to the zone entry signs for times when restrictions are in force: In a CPZ, zone entry signs indicate when waiting restrictions are active, so you must follow these times to avoid penalties.
The safest practice for parking in an area designated with yellow lines
Avoid parking there if restrictions are shown on signs: Yellow lines indicate parking restrictions. You should avoid parking in these areas unless the restrictions permit it for specific purposes.
If you need to park near a school entrance
Ensure you are not blocking the entrance and follow any parking restrictions: It is important to avoid blocking school entrances and adhere to parking restrictions to ensure safety and access for school traffic.
Handling your vehicle’s lights when parking on a road with a 30 mph speed limit or less at night
Display parking lights if the vehicle is more than 10 meters from a junction: For roads with a 30 mph speed limit or less, parking lights should be used if the vehicle is more than 10 meters from a junction to maintain visibility.
A necessary action before you start reversing your vehicle
Check all mirrors and the blind spot behind you: Before reversing, you should check all mirrors and the blind spot to ensure there are no pedestrians, cyclists, or other obstructions behind you.
Places where you are NOT allowed to stop or park your vehicle
On a pedestrian crossing, including zig-zag lines: Stopping or parking on a pedestrian crossing or its zig-zag lines is prohibited to ensure pedestrian safety and visibility.
An area where you MUST NOT park
A clearway: Parking in a clearway is prohibited to keep the road clear for traffic and emergency services.
If you need to stop or park near a school entrance
Never stop or park there: Stopping or parking near a school entrance can obstruct access and endanger children, making it strictly prohibited.
A restriction for loading and unloading
Loading and unloading is only allowed in designated bays on red routes: On red routes, only designated bays allow loading and unloading to minimize disruption to traffic.
When parking during foggy conditions
Leave your parking lights or sidelights on: In fog, using parking lights or sidelights helps make your vehicle visible to other drivers, reducing the risk of accidents.
The rule regarding parking partially or wholly on the pavement in London
It’s always prohibited: Parking on the pavement in London is prohibited to ensure the safe passage of pedestrians, especially those with mobility issues.
If you leave your vehicle in a dangerous position
Move it immediately: Leaving a vehicle in a dangerous position can obstruct traffic and create hazards, so it should be moved as soon as possible to ensure safety.