Rule 246 : HGV Parking Restrictions & Compliance

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Rule 246 ↗
Goods vehicles. Vehicles with a maximum laden weight of over 7.5 tonnes (including any trailer) MUST NOT be parked on a verge, pavement or any land situated between carriageways, without police permission. The only exception is when parking is essential for loading and unloading, in which case the vehicle MUST NOT be left unattended.

Law RTA 1988 sect 19

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Rule 246 : HGV Parking Restrictions & Compliance

PROHIBITED PARKING ZONES

PERMITTED EXCEPTIONS

Restricted to Vehicles Over 7.5 Tonnes

Applies to goods vehicles > 7.5 tonnes maximum laden weight ( including trailer ) .

Forbidden Parking Areas

Strictly prohibited on verges , pavements , or land between carriageways .

Legal Enforcement

Mandatory under Road Traffic Act 1989 , Section 19 .

Prior Police Permission

Allowed only with explicit permission obtained from the police .

Essential Loading and Unloading

Permitted if essential for loading or unloading goods .

The " No Unattended " Requirement

Vehicle MUST NOT be left unattended at any time during loading / unloading .