Private access protection markings (H Bar)

Criteria for the provision of Private Access Markings

• The white bar marking is reserved for those sites where there is a persistent problem, with frequent obstruction of an access.
• The lines are intended to deter drivers who would otherwise park across an access. Therefore they can be placed in residential streets with a high parking demand by non-residents e.g. near shopping or commercial areas. They will not be used where parking obstruction is by neighbours.
• They shall be laid in accordance with the Road Marking Regulations and in white non-reflective material.
• It should be noted that these markings have no legal standing. However if a vehicle does park on them, the presence of the line would tend to support the offence of obstruction.
• Site visit will be conducted on receipt of your initial application. Please do not send any payment whilst investigations are ongoing. Once the investigation has been completed a Traffic Management Officer will contact you to confirm if your application has been successful or not.