Local authorities across the country have been urged to reduce their use of double-yellow lines, in an effort to improve the appearance of British roads.
Local Transport Minister Norman Baker called them an ‘eyesore’ and as an alternative, he suggested that the use of restricted parking zones will prove to be less intrusive and require less signs to be installed.
In a letter to local council chiefs, Mr Baker said: "No one wants to see unnecessary yellow lines blotting our towns and villages when there is an alternative.
"They are a clear eyesore that can be intrusive and can have a huge impact on the look and feel of our streets, particularly in historic town centres or conservation areas.
"I encourage local authorities to think about the use of restricted parking zones. They can be used to improve the visual impact of the street while providing clear information to motorists."
The zones, which would serve as replacement to the conventional yellow lines, allow motorists to park only at certain times. Several local councils have already adopted them. Amongst these are Cheshire East Council, Cornwall, Slough, Warwickshire, Suffolk and Nottingham.
In the past some councils have been pretty notorious in their bids to catch motorists out – just last year Canterbury City Council painted double-yellows which were just 21 inches in length (read more here).
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