Finding a park when you're out and about can be a nightmare sometimes, so parking on a single yellow line may seem like your best and only option.

However, it is worth considering that in most cases it is illegal to park on a single yellow line and doing so could result in a fine.

So before you go parking somewhere you shouldn't here's the rules to consider as outlined by the experts - The AA.

Can you park on a single yellow line?

Put simply, you can't park on single yellow lines unless the nearby street signs say you can.

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Single yellow lines on the side of the road in the UK means "no waiting or parking during the times shown on nearby signs", The AA explains.

However, the motoring experts adds: "There are no standard times or rules so you must always check the signs before waiting or parking.

"You can usually stop to drop off or pick up passengers unless signs say otherwise."

Parking on single yellow lines on Sundays

Parking on a single yellow line is usually against the law "by default" on a Sunday, according to The AA.

"But it depends on what the local signs say," The AA added.

"You're free to park there on any days that aren't restricted by instructions on the sign."

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Single yellow line parking on Bank holidays

Some people might assume restrictions on parking on a bank holidays don't apply as there may not be as much traffic around.

"This is wrong," The AA explains.

"If the signs state that the parking restrictions apply Monday to Saturday, 9am-6pm, as an example, these will still be in place if it’s a bank holiday - unless signs specifically exclude this."

Consequences if caught parking illegally on a single yellow line

If you are caught parking on a single yellow line illegally, you will be issued with a penalty charge notice (PCN).

The fine amount will depend on where you were caught, as parking fines are set by individual councils, We Buy Any Car explains.

While parking on single yellow lines is allowed in some instances, double yellow lines are a definite no go.While parking on single yellow lines is allowed in some instances, double yellow lines are a definite no go. (Image: Getty Images)

Can you park on double yellow lines?

When it comes to parking on double yellow lines, that is a definite no go.

The AA says: "The Highway Code explains that double yellow lines “indicate a prohibition of waiting at any time even if there are no upright signs"."

So when it comes to double yellow lines "the best bet is to assume that you can’t park there at any time", the motoring experts added.

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Exemptions

However, there are some exemptions.

You might be allowed to park on double yellow lines, according to The AA, if:

  • You are quickly stopping to load or unload heavy goods
  • You have a Blue Badge

The AA added: "These exceptions won't always apply though, so check for local signs or kerb edge markings."