lay-bys

[Fronk]

what are the rules for parking overnight in lay-bys in the uk.

 

[Ivory55]

You can get done for no sidelights on if they are being picky

 

[pappajohn]

As above.... Lay-bys are still part of the highway, as are grass verges up to any hedge, fence or field boundary.

 

[movan]

Just keep dsafe.

 

[JJ]

One might "be able" to "get done" for parking overnight in laybys but I never ever was despite doing so, on and off, for years and years.

There is a difference between "rules" and reality in the real world... (IMHO).


JJ

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[Otter Spotter]

One might "be able" to "get done" for parking overnight in laybys but I never ever was despite doing so, on and off, for years and years.

There is a difference between "rules" and reality in the real world... (IMHO).


JJ

Agreed, the Police have too much going on at present to worry about ‘no lights’ in a lay-by.
if on the other hand someone has been taking the p@ss then the LA may try to send round a jobs worth and move you on but I think even the ‘jobs worths’have been either furloughed or sent packing.

 

[cmcardle75]

what are the rules for parking overnight in lay-bys in the uk.

Unless there are parking restrictions there indicated by signs, it's perfectly legal. It isn't legal to go full FLT and leave all your rubbish and toilet waste behind.

 

[The Coops]

If its over 30mph then technically yes you can get done for no side lights, if you can find a copper that knows this well done, however if you suffer a no fault accident when parked you can bet your insurance company will be all over it! If it says no overnight parking make a note of the time you arrived (30 mins AFTER sunset) and the time you deported ( 30 mins BEFORE sunrise) and they have not got a leg to stand on and correct me if I am wrong but I do not have any knowledge of anyone being prosecuted for the *offence* It is the threat of prosecution that is the deterrent. On car parks such as ASDA and Tesco they have timed cameras that monitor you , different ball game as the invitation to use the facilities for x number of hours is posted on the entrances and is pursed by a civil reclamation company who will add on the charge of sending you a letter to ask you to pay, DVLA will release your details to them at the sum of £1.50 per transaction, so it costs them next to nothing to harass you into paying if your number comes up!

 

[nicholsong]

The best laybys for quietness and a bit more privacy are those that did form part of the main road before it was e.g. straightened. There you would be out of dangerr and also more unlikely to be done for no lights.

Geoff

 

[Otter Spotter]

Lots of them in Dumfries and Galloway and North East Scotland

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[Lenny HB]

If its over 30mph then technically yes you can get done for no side lights,

Nope, if you are over 2500kg you need to have all side lights on at night even in a 30 mph limit.

 

[jongood]

Nope, if you are over 2500kg you need to have all side lights on at night even in a 30 mph limit.

I don't see any lorries with them on

 

[Skyway]

And watch out for flashing light and doggers

 

[pappajohn]

I don't see any lorries with them on

I suspect different rules.
A truck driver is limited by driving hours regs and when his driving hours are up its a legal requirement to stop driving.
Private individual has no driving hours restrictions so can continue until he falls asleep and dies horribly.

 

[AXO66]

Cheap bicycle led lights, instead of sidelights, or parking lights if you have the facility?

So you don’t run your battery down.

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[Ivory55]

I don't see any lorries with them on

It’s the same for hgv, just if they want or need to enforce it. Given all the other things going on I would guess it’s a low priority

 

[Lenny HB]

I don't see any lorries with them on

Only because its not enforced, still a legal requirement

 

[Langtoftlad]

I recall the little parking light Dad attached to his window...


Something like this IIRC

 

[Badknee]

Never had a problem parked up in a lay-by in 22yrs of trucking and never since in the moho.

 

[Clipgate]

Fatigued driver needs rest, it not only applies to goods drivers.
I have used lay-by s for years often on by passed pieces of old A roads. What am I doing wrong no one flashes headlights at me!

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[JJ]

Jeeeeeeeeeezusssss Christ....

Have any of you been "done" for over nighting in a layby without your side lights on?

I rarely read such worry and nonsense about stuff that doesn't actually happen...


JJ

 

[Badknee]

I suspect different rules.
A truck driver is limited by driving hours regs and when his driving hours are up its a legal requirement to stop driving.
Private individual has no driving hours restrictions so can continue until he falls asleep and dies horribly.

Not quite true. I’ve parked up with plenty of hours left near my morning drop so I’m sure to be on time.

 

[Badknee]

Jeeeeeeeeeezusssss Christ....

Have any of you been "done" for over nighting in a layby without your side lights on?

I rarely read such worry and nonsense about stuff that doesn't actually happen...


JJ

Also show me a picture of a truck parked up for the night with their lights on.

 

[tonyidle]

The best laybys for quietness and a bit more privacy are those that did form part of the main road before it was e.g. straightened. There you would be out of dangerr and also more unlikely to be done for no lights.

Geoff

I've used a few of those - never any problem. Even better are sections of old road that have a dead end. They're often used by the LA to store gravel or road scrapings and are always well off the road and quiet.