Road Markings

[Jimsy]

Is it true that (particularly in Scotland) if part of a street with yellow lines (let say 3 metres) is dug up and resurfaced, until the lines are actually replaced, the restrictions are invalid ?

[Grunty]

In theory it is possible to be prosecuted in those circumstances, but in practice it is very unlikely.  The police, traffic wardens etc. always check that all signs are in good order and clearly visible and include these facts in their reports.  They have plenty of potential cases without bothering with complicated ones where the winner of the ticket is going to argue.

[livingstone1]

Do the signs themselves have any relevance in the absence of the actuall yellow lines?

[KebabMeister]

I agree with Grunty.  Look at what happens if it snows?  I think the sign will state that it's a no parking zone; zone being the key word.  I think they'd be a bit more flexible if the yellow road markings are not visible.

[Tim Baxter]

We've answered this one before.  If the lines are removed they are unenforcable until repainted.  Originally motorists could be done for parking where lines were obliterated then the law got sensible and said no they can't.

[sistar]

The law states this as a 'grey area' because of snow, leaves, etc. but apparently if road markings are not present at all, then it is unenforcable.

[dilligaf]

A yellow line denoting parking restrictions should be without a break. A "bar" at 90% angle should be at the start and end of the yellow line to show where the restriction starts and finishes. A break in the yellow line would make it void.