Road lines in United Kingdom
Double yellow along the kerb
In British towns, two yellow lines along the kerb mean no parking at any time. Out of town the paint is white, with short dashes down the middle.
- Double yellow lines run right beside the kerb in towns.
- On country roads the centre line is white, with short dashes.
- Traffic drives on the left.
10 photos, grouped by the clue they show.
Key clue Double yellow along the kerb 3
Key clue White dashed centre line 7
United Kingdom: what its road lines look like
British towns have a famous marking: double yellow lines painted right along the kerb, which mean no parking at any time. A single yellow line limits parking at certain hours.
Out of town the paint is white, with short dashes in the middle of the road. Traffic drives on the left, and hedges often come right up to the tarmac.
Double yellow lines are used in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Look-alikes: how to tell them apart
United Kingdom vs 
Ireland
Japan
Ireland uses dashed yellow on the road's edge. Japan also drives on the left, but has orange centre lines.
Questions about road lines in United Kingdom
What do double yellow lines mean in the UK?
No waiting or parking at any time, unless signs say otherwise.
Are centre lines white in the UK?
Yes. The centre line is white, usually in short dashes.