Parking on double yellow lines ‘a serious problem’

More than half of UK drivers (51%) believe that illegal parking on double yellow lines is a significant problem in their local area, according to new research from The AA. The survey, which polled almost 15,000 motorists across the country, reveals a growing frustration with drivers who flout parking regulations – particularly in busy urban areas where visibility, access, and safety are paramount.

A third of respondents said it wasn’t a very serious problem in their area, and 11% dismissed it as not a problem at all. Regional differences suggest that local context plays a major role in how the issue is perceived. Drivers in the West Midlands and North West England expressed the highest level of concern, with 55% identifying it as a serious issue. In contrast, only 47% of drivers in Eastern England felt the same.

Age also appears to influence attitudes. Among drivers aged 25-34 years, 57% said they viewed illegal parking on double yellow lines as a serious issue – potentially reflecting the pressures of commuting, childcare drop-offs, and navigating congested city streets.