A tiny Norfolk village has been sent into a spin by wonky yellow lines.
The crooked stripes have been mocked by locals in Old Hunstanton, Norfolk.
The traffic markings were hailed as a necessity when they were first proposed.
This is because visitors to the village, which has a population of just over 500 people, had been ramming the narrow streets to visit the nearby beauty spots.
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Nick Eastwell, chairman of Old Hunstanton Parish Council, claimed holidaygoers flocked to the windy roads to avoid a £10 a day charge in the nearby Cliff Top car park.
However, the paint work went horribly wrong. The lines curve away from bends, into each other and even over residents’ drives.
One man out walking his pet said: ‘They must have been p***** when they painted them.’
Councillor Eastwell admits the job was far from perfect.
He said: ‘NCC Highways have readily acknowledged that their sub-contractor has done a very poor job lining Sea Lane and Waterworks Road.
‘They confirmed that the lines will be redone as a matter of urgency.
‘I think the first stab in those two roads did not enhance the look of the village.’
What are the rules for single and double yellow lines?
According to the AA, a single yellow line means you can’t wait or park during the times shown on nearby signs or at the entrance to a controlled parking zone.
You can usually stop to drop off or pick up passengers, unless signs say differently or there are short yellow lines painted on the kerb at right angles to the edge of the road.
If those kerb markings are in pairs, it means no loading or unloading at any time. If there’s just a single line, check the signs for what you can and can’t do.
Double yellow lines mean no waiting at any time, even if there are no upright signs. The safest approach is to assume you can’t park there at all.
There are a few exceptions. You might be allowed to briefly stop to load or unload heavy goods. Blue Badge holders can usually park on both single and double yellow lines for up to 3 hours, as long as the badge is clearly displayed.
But these exceptions don’t always apply. Always check for local signs or kerb markings.
A county council spokesman agreed, saying: ‘Unfortunately the double yellow lines at Old Hunstanton have not been installed to Norfolk County Council’s specification or standards.
‘Accordingly, we have requested the contractor to undertake remedial works as a matter of urgency. This work will be undertaken at no cost to Norfolk County Council.’
Old Haunston has more residents aged over 70 than aged under 50, according to the 2021 census.
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