It can be tempting to park your car in the first available spot, especially if you have been looking for a space for a while.
However, don’t be tempted to double park as this could mean that you will face a fine. Here’s everything you need to know about double parking.
What is double parking?
Double parking means that you have parked your car next to a row of already parked cars.
In other words, there are two cars between the kerb and traffic.
This can obstruct people who parked legally and can disrupt traffic.
To avoid an accident, avoid double parking.
Parking more than 50cm from the kerb or parking across a dropped kerb is also against the rules, which could result in a traffic warden giving you a ticket.
Will I get prosecuted for double parking?
Double parking is illegal and traffic wardens may hand out fines.
You are not allowed to be parked more than 50cm from the kerb and doing do could land you in hot water.
The amount that you pay will be determined by local authorities.
You won’t face points on your license, as it is a civil penalty charge and not a police matter.
If you do not pay your fine, matters may escalate further and you could get prosecuted.
What should you do if someone has double parked?
If your car has been trapped by someone who has double parked, then you can report it.
Many local councils have online forms that make the process easy.
Alternatively, if the matter is more urgent, you can phone the police non-emergency number 101.
If the matter is urgent and could cause danger, then phoning 999 is advised.
Everything you need to know about parking
- Can I get two parking tickets in one day?
- Do I have to pay a private parking ticket?
- Can I be fined if your parking ticket falls off your dashboard?
- Is double parking illegal?
- How do I appeal a parking ticket?
- Can you park on double yellow lines on a Sunday?
- How can I report illegal parking?
- Can I reserve the parking space outside of my house?
- How close can I park to a dropped kerb?
- Is parking free on bank holidays?
- Can I park on a single yellow line?
- Can I be fined for parking across two spaces?
- Can I use somebody else’s parking ticket in a car park?
- Who is allowed to park on my driveway?
- Where can I park with a blue badge?
- Can I be fined if the ticket machine is not working?
- How close can I park to a junction?
- Am I allowed to park on grass verges?
