THE ‘little yellow lines’ that recently appeared in Holsworthy Town Centre have been causing some confusion with residents, writes Zoë Uglow.

Mike Jones, senior traffic officer for the Traffic Management Team, told the Post: “The markings in question are to prevent loading and unloading in areas where parked vehicles would present difficulties for delivery vehicles gaining access to premises in the square.”

Cllr Stuart Hughes, Devon County Council cabinet member for highway management, said: “The changes are part of the Holsworthy Traffic Management Plan which was discussed and agreed by town, district and county councils and was subject to statutory consultation last July.

“A single yellow kerb blip means ‘No Loading’ during the times shown on the adjacent signs.

“Some of the no loading signs have not been erected due to unexpected services under the pavement and we are currently in the process of checking all of the lines and signs.

“The enforcement of the new restrictions will not take place until we are certain that the new restrictions have been marked and signed correctly.”

There have been 44 penalty charge notices for parking fines issued since the beginning of 2016 in Holsworthy.

Some residents posted on the Facebook page ‘Holsworthy Moan and Groan’ stating their confusion over the new markings and their meanings.

Under the ‘Road Markings’ section of the Highway Code it states that: ‘Yellow marks on the kerb or at the edge of the carriageway indicate that loading or unloading is prohibited at the times shown on the nearby black and white plates. You may stop while passengers board or alight. If no days are indicated on the signs the restrictions are in force every day including Sundays and Bank Holidays.’

An online version of the Highway Code can be found at www.gov.uk/the-highway-code