Double-yellow line

A double-yellow line is a common road marking meaning different things in many parts of the world. Contents 1 United Kingdom 1.1 History 1.2 Loading restrictions 2 British influence 2.1 Republic of Ireland 2.2 Hong Kong 2.3 India 2.4 Malta 2.5 Singapore 2.6 Mauritius 3 Australia and Canada 4 United States 5 See also 6 References United Kingdom [edit] Double yellow lines along the edge of the carriageway indicate that waiting restrictions apply to the road[1] (which includes the carriageway, pavement and verge). A driver may stop for passengers to board or alight and to load or unload (unless there are also 'loading restrictions' as described below). The regulation applies to all vehicles other than those with disabled parking permits - see below.[2] The restriction applies from the centre of the carriageway to the back of the footway. History [edit] Double yellow lines mean no waiting at any time, unless there are signs that specifically indicate seasonal restriction... (see more)