Londoners confused by bizarre road markings

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Campaigners criticised the two councils involved - Barnet and Westminster - saying they were more interested in revenue than getting restrictions right. They urge drivers to dispute fines.

Gresse Street near Tottenham Court Road had a yellow line sandwiched between two red lines, while part of Finchley Road in Temple Fortune had one side of a double yellow line painted white.

Neil Herron, who runs website Parking Appeals, said anyone caught out by the confusion should take their case further.

He said: "According to the law, lines must be clear and unambiguous.

"Anyone who feels they have been misled or confused and who has received a ticket should appeal. They are over-resourced for enforcement, with lots of people issuing tickets, but when it comes to replacement of road markings they are very deficient."

Red lines are the responsibility of Transport For London, while yellow lines are looked after by the boroughs.

Kieran Fitsall, parking manager for Westminster council, said they could not explain the Gresse Street confusion.

He said: "This road is not a red route so we are puzzled as to why they have appeared. We will not be enforcing in this street until the issue has been resolved and if anybody feels they have been given a ticket in error they should contact us immediately."

A spokesman for TfL said the red lines were nothing to do with his authority. He said: "Gresse Street is not part of the Transport For London network."

Barnet council was unavailable for comment.