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Single White Line Parking TOYOTA Corolla VIII Liftback (E110) (04.1997 - 01.2002)

@P. D. Clark
30.05.2025 10:26
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I drive a 1998 Toyota Corolla and I’m wondering if it’s legal to park on a single white line in the UK. Are there specific rules or issues I should be aware of, especially in residential areas? Thanks!


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  • @ian.edwards
    19.06.2025 06:35
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    In the UK, parking on a single white line along the side of the road is generally legal, but there are important exceptions and considerations to keep in mind:

    - If the single white line is solid and continuous along the edge of the carriageway, it usually indicates the road edge and parking is allowed there, especially if there is a pavement or footpath adjacent to it.
    - However, if the single white line marks the edge of the road where there is no pavement or footpath, parking on or beyond that line is illegal because it could obstruct traffic or create safety hazards.
    - Local restrictions or signs may override this general rule, so always check for any nearby parking restriction signs or markings.
    - Parking on a single white line is different from single yellow lines, where parking is restricted during certain times, and double yellow lines, where parking is prohibited at all times.
    - Other legal considerations apply, such as not parking too close to junctions, on dropped kerbs, or in front of private driveways, regardless of line markings.

    Summary for your 1998 Toyota Corolla:
    - You can usually park legally on a single white line if there is a pavement or footpath next to it.
    - Avoid parking on single white lines that mark the road edge without a pavement, as this is illegal.
    - Always check for local signs or restrictions that might prohibit parking.
    - Be mindful of other parking laws like keeping clear of junctions and driveways.

    This means in most residential areas where a pavement exists, parking on a single white line is allowed, but where the line marks the road edge without a pavement, it is not.
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