Parking incorrectly, such as on double and single yellow lines, in a bus lane, across cycle lanes or in residents' parking bays, even for a few minutes, can cause inconvenience and even danger to other road users.

Devon County Council and the District Councils hope that by enforcing parking regulations motorists will be more inclined to park safely and legally reducing any danger or inconvenience placed upon road users every day.

Following these simple rules will help you to park in a way that doesn't cause inconvenience or a danger to other members of the public:

• Always check the lines on the road and, where applicable, the signs by the side of the road.
• Always make sure you have parked within the bay markings.
• Make sure that none of your vehicles wheels are resting on a yellow line(s).
• Do not assume that parking behind a yellow line is allowed, you may still be parking in contravention of a traffic regulation order see Traffic Orders.
• In pay and display car parks always make sure you read the guidance on the signs.
• In car parks always make sure you purchase the appropriate pay and display ticket and clearly display it in your window.
• Do not stay longer than is permitted by the signs or by the ticket you have purchased.
• Do not block entrances to private properties – dropped kerbs.
• Do not double park.
• Do not park on footways.
• Do not park in a way that will make it unsafe for pedestrians.
• Do not park on pedestrian crossings or the white zigzag markings near to the crossing.
• Do not park on 'School Keep Clear' markings or the yellow zigzag markings near to schools.

If you are unsure of where to park legally, please refer to the Highway Code for further advice:

• Highway Code - Waiting and Parking