Pink double 'yellow' lines.

[boognish76]

On a couple of programmes on tv recently I've noticed double pink lines on the roads in the background. What's all that about? Is it a London thing? Gay pride week? Motorist calming measures?

[froggequene]

The double red lines designate an area where drivers cannot stop for more then a few minutes, I'm not sure what the period of time is, it may be 15 minutes. It is a measure designed to keep traffic moving apparently.

[cupra]

If it is London, then it's the 'red routes' (although I agree they can look a little pink at times) - these are the major routes in and around London. They designate that there is to be NO stopping at ANY time - even if you break down they will tow you. (although it has to be said that most of the traffic in London is at a standstill anyway!)

This explains it well: http://www.londontransport.co.uk/streets/pdfdocs/W
hat%20Is%20A%20Red%20Route.pdf

[boognish76]

Thanks cupra. So basically double yellow lines mean 'no parking at any time' and double red (yeah, right - they're totally pink!) lines mean 'no parking at any time - and this time we really mean it'!? What an incredible waste of money!

[cupra]

I agree! But watch out - the Wardens hunt in packs now (saw 3 together in Milton Keynes today - armed with digital cameras to take photographic evidence as well - and guess who pays for all this.........)

[darth vader]

The double yellow means no parking, the double red means no stopping (for any reason - even death is not excused!).

Actually there are a few variations of the double yellow - signifying how long you're entitled to (or not entitled to in some cases) stop (as opposed to park - parking = stop and walk away from your car, stop = stop but remain in your car.)
Check out the highway code for all the variations