Red routes

Bus on red route The red route is a network of 580km of London's roads, which carry 35 per cent of the city's traffic. Free-flowing traffic on these roads is essential to keep London moving - parking on the red route causes jams and clogs up the system.

Red route parking

Roads on the red route have stopping and parking restrictions in place.

You can identify them by red no-stopping lines and road signs indicating when parking, stopping, loading or unloading is allowed.

We are responsible for traffic enforcement along the route, using a combination of traffic wardens, community support officers and an extensive network of CCTV cameras.

Find out about vehicle removals

Parking on yellow lines

Enforcing the rules of single and double yellow lines in London is the responsibility of each of the 33 boroughs. These lines indicate an area where parking restrictions apply.

Useful advice:

The days and times when parking is prohibited are shown on a sign at the side of the road, or at the entry point of a controlled parking zone
You may stop on yellow lines to pick up or drop off passengers
On some yellow lines you may also stop to load or unload goods, but always check the roadside signs
Traffic rules vary from borough to borough, so check the roadside signs when driving or parking on unfamiliar roads
If in doubt do not park on a yellow line - you risk getting a penalty

For more information about parking on local borough roads, visit the London Councils website.

Red routes

Red route parking

Parking on yellow lines

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