The government has urged local authorities all around England to revamp their parking regulations by removing yellow lines from the streets.

Local transport minister Norman Baker has suggested councils should consider the implementation of restricted parking zones, rather than paint unsightly yellow lines on the road. Such a plan would be particularly wise in single streets and environmentally-sensitive areas, he said.

Mr Baker penned a letter to councils in which he asked them to follow the example set by local authorities in Cheshire East, Cornwall, Slough, Suffolk, Nottingham and Warwickshire, all of which have adopted restricted parking zones over yellow lines in recent times.

"No one wants to see unnecessary yellow lines blotting our towns and villages when there is an alternative. They are a clear eyesore that can be intrusive and can have a huge impact on the look and feel of our streets, particularly in historic town centres or conservation areas," Mr Baker wrote.

He went on to explain the use of restricted parking zones can be a good way to improve the visual impact of streets and provide clear information and directions to motorists and other road users.

By implementing restricted parking zones, councils may find they have a greater need for parking attendants and other staff to inspect the roads and ensure all the rules and regulations are being met.

If they are not, staff can be trained to hand out punishments such as fines and prohibition notices, which can help local authorities to better police their streets and increase revenue at the same time.

Mr Baker told how the Department for Transport has a range of useful materials available to help and guide councils when it comes to designing restricted parking zones and implementing their use over a set period of time.

This is covered in chapter three of the Traffic Signs manual.

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