27/07/2026
Just a little reminder as this seriously effects my business when people use the layby at junction 25 off the m62 as a car park for car sharing and leave vehicles all day , leaving no room for people to have food breaks .
🚗 UK Road Traffic Rules (Roadside Lay-bys)In the UK, a lay-by is a designated paved area next to a main road where drivers can pull over safely. According to the UK Highway Code, several strict rules apply to these spaces:Direction of Traffic: You must park facing the same direction as the flow of traffic.Night-time Lighting: Vehicles must display parking lights (sidelights) at night if the lay-by is on a road with a speed limit greater than 30 mph.30 mph Exemptions: You can park without lights on a lay-by with a speed limit of 30 mph or less, provided you are close to the kerb and at least 10 metres away from a junction.Overnight Sleeping: Sleeping in your car or campervan in a lay-by is technically legal on public highways. However, you must check local signage, as many councils implement Traffic Regulation Orders with explicit "No Overnight Parking" restrictions.Purpose of Use: They are legally intended for short-term rest breaks, breakdown emergencies, check-ins, or map reading.
!! Using them for long-term daily commuter parking can lead to council intervention or local restrictions.!!
❗❗Purpose of Use: They are legally intended for short-term rest breaks, breakdown emergencies, check-ins, or map reading. ❗❗
