Access protection marking
Access protection markings are white line roadside markings that
are used to overcome access difficulties to properties. Although
parking on them is not an offence in itself most drivers
respect the markings so access to property is not obstructed. As
the markings only cover the extent of the dropped kerbs there
are no additional parking problems for neighbours.
Applying for an access protection marking
An access protection marking request can be made in a number of
ways. You can apply directly by contacting us by telephone,
letter or by visiting our customer service centre at Bayard Place,
Peterborough. A marking request could also come from a
highways inspector. When a request is made, we will check for any
other parking restrictions thate are already in place on the
highway. If there is already a yellow line restriction
the access protection marking request will be refused because the
yellow line restrictions are enforceable but an access protection
marking is only advisory. The fee for an access protection marking
is £58.00,. Payment is required before the work can
begin. The whole process takes between 4 and 6 weeks to
complete, weather permitting.