Road markings and cats eyes

Find information about requesting new and reporting issues with road markings and cats eyes in the borough.

Road markings are provided where there is a need to restrict parking to help traffic flow smoothly and to prevent obstructions on the road. We provide markings to give information to road users.

The Highway Code defines the types of road markings used on the road. Road markings warn and inform road users of approaching situations that will require them to take some form of action (for example, a solid white line in the centre of the carriageway means do not overtake). There are other warning lines on the road, such as stop or give way lines.

Yellow lines

Yellow and white lines are provided to help by giving different types of information on lane use and directions. 

  • Double yellow lines mean that parking restrictions are in place and that no waiting is allowed at any time.
  • Single yellow lines mean that waiting is not allowed during restricted hours (these hours are indicated on a sign plate alongside the lines and we would suggest you check along the length of the line for these plates). Outside these hours you can park on these lines.

Yellow lines apply from the centre of the road and include pavements and verges alongside the lines, which means that you can not park on the pavement or a verge alongside a yellow line.

If your vehicle is parked illegally on a single or double yellow line, you may be issued with a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN).

Report or request new road markings or cats eyes

Whilst every effort is taken to ensure that road markings and cats eyes remain in the best possible condition, residents that find road markings or cats eyes that are damaged or in need of repair can do so using the button at the top of this page.

Residents can also request new road markings or cats eyes using the online request service.