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Waiting and parking: Parking

Rule 239 Use off-street parking areas, or bays marked out with white lines on the road as parking places, wherever possible. If you have to stop on the roadside: do not park facing against the traffic flow stop as close as

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Waiting and parking

Rule 238 You MUST NOT wait or park on yellow lines during the times of operation shown on nearby time plates (or zone entry signs if in a Controlled Parking Zone). Double yellow lines indicate a prohibition of waiting at

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Road works, level crossings and tramways: Tramways

Rule 300 You MUST NOT enter a road, lane or other route reserved for trams. Take extra care where trams run along the road. You should avoid driving directly on top of the rails and should take care where trams

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Road works, level crossings and tramways: Level crossings

Rule 291 A level crossing is where a road crosses a railway or tramway line. Approach and cross it with care. Never drive onto a crossing until the road is clear on the other side and do not get too

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Road works, level crossings and tramways: Additional rules for high-speed roads

Rule 289 Take special care on motorways and other high-speed dual carriageways. One or more lanes may be closed to traffic and a lower speed limit may apply. Works vehicles that are slow moving or stationary with a large ‘Keep

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Road works, level crossings and tramways: Road works

Rule 288 When the ‘Road Works Ahead’ sign is displayed, you will need to be more watchful and look for additional signs providing more specific instructions. Observe all signs – they are there for your safety and the safety of

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Breakdowns and incidents: Documentation

Rule 286 If you are involved in a collision which causes damage or injury to any other person, vehicle, animal or property, you MUST stop give your own and the vehicle owner’s name and address, and the registration number of

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