Access protection
We can provide access protection bar markings (APMs) when there is a recognised problem at a:
- private vehicular access for a disabled Blue Badge holder (there must be a dropped kerb access to a driveway or garage)
- single private vehicular access for a number of properties to maintain access for emergency services
- direct pedestrian access from a property to the carriageway, for example, where there is no pavement
- dropped kerb provided for the benefit of pedestrians or wheelchair users
APMs can also be provided where there is an overriding traffic management or road safety reason for keeping an access clear.
If the scenarios above are not met then an APM is unlikely to be provided. Call 0345 155 1004 if you wish to apply for an APM.
Please also be aware that:
APMs are not enforceable – APMs provide no additional powers of enforcement and an APM will only be marked to highlight the presence of an access and to encourage considerate and proper parking adjacent to this.
While parking that physically obstructs a dropped crossing can be enforced by both the police and the County Council (utilising civil parking enforcement powers), a response will not be possible in every instance. Often there is an underlying neighbourly issue where there are repeat occurrences and mediation, possibly via the local PCSO may be the most beneficial approach.
APMs that are removed during road works or resurfacing are not routinely re-marked – this is in line with our maintenance policy. Customers will need to apply for a new APM after work has been completed.
APMs will never be marked opposite a driveway or garage.
APMs will not be extended – an APM will only be marked to highlight the presence of an access and to encourage considerate and proper parking adjacent to this. An APM will extend along the length of the dropped kerbs across the access and up to 1 metre beyond (where there are transition kerbs).
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