Red route

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In the UK, red routes are major roads in urban areas, on which stopping (even to load or unload a vehicle) is prohibited or only allowed during very restricted periods. The intention is to enhance the flow of commuter traffic. The routes are marked with red lines along the edges of the road.

Double red lines - Stopping is not permitted at any time (normally at important junctions, or at bus stops)

Single red lines - Parking, loading or picking up passengers is not allowed during the working day (normally 7 am to 7 pm)

Red route clearway - Stopping is only permitted in lay-bys (red lines are only marked at junctions)

[edit] External links

• London red route rules
• West Midlands red routes