Cars
When you arrive at the restaurant or store to pick up your delivery, find a safe, legal place to park. Many restaurant partners have designated parking spaces. But if not, you may need to find a place to park on the road nearby.
In either case you should always lock your vehicle and don’t leave anything valuable in view.
On-street parking;
- Single yellow lines
You can’t park on single yellow lines during the hours of control. These times vary by location. Outside of these times you can park unless there are kerb markings.
- Double yellow lines
You are not allowed to park on double yellow lines at any time.
- Single red lines
Vehicles are allowed to stop on single red lines at certain times of day. There will be a sign located near to the line that will inform you of the times. If you stop on a single red line when permitted, make sure you move your vehicle when your time is up – the signs will tell you when and for how long you may stop.
- Double red lines
Vehicles are not allowed to stop at any time on double red lines. They operate every day, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and do not require a time plate (sign).
- Permit zones
Some streets may operate as Permit zones and you should always check signs for any restrictions that may apply; e.g. times that restrictions are in operation.
- Considerate parking
Some streets may operate as Permit zones and you should always check signs for any restrictions that may apply; e.g. times that restrictions are in operation. Don’t block pavements, driveways, building entrances or loading bays, or use disabled bays unless you are eligible. Try not to park in the designated loading bay and be careful for any reversing vehicles. Leave enough space between your vehicle and others, so they may leave safely
- Safe parking
Don’t park on blind corners or close to junctions. Watch out for close-passing traffic when parking and leaving your vehicle. Avoid reversing into the road if possible and use hazard lights where needed. It’s important to stay bright, stay safe and stay seen when parking so also consider wearing hi-visibility clothing.
Bikes
Opportunistic thieves go for easy targets. So here are our top tips to beat the thieves and keep your wheels safe and secure:
Buy the best lock you can afford – it’s much cheaper than replacing your bike!
Use two locks to deter thieves. For maximum security, use two different types of lock – thieves generally need different tools to cut D-locks versus chains. Some bike locks come with guarantees, so you’re covered if the bike is stolen.
ALWAYS lock your bike when you’re at the restaurant or store, regardless of how long you’re away from it.
Look for a busy and well lit location, preferably one with CCTV coverage. Avoid anywhere you can see evidence of past bike thefts; cut locks, broken frames or wheels, etc.
Lock your bike to a solid object, preferably a purpose-built cycle stand. Remember, even when locked your bike is only as secure as the thing it’s locked to. So make sure that whatever you’re locking your bike to is secure and doesn’t wobble when shoved. Check that the stand hasn’t been cut through already and the join concealed with tape.
Where possible, lock the frame and both wheels.
If you only have one lock, secure both the back wheel and frame to the cycle stand so that the bike cannot be wheeled away. This also prevents a thief removing the front wheel and lifting the frame out of the lock (again need a diagram).
Leave as little wiggle room as possible between the lock and the bike – and face the keyhole down. This makes thieves’ jobs harder. The aim should be to make stealing your bike as time consuming, difficult and risky as possible to deter a thief, who will likely look for an easier target.
Consider joining bikeregister.com. It’s the UK’s national, Police preferred, bicycle marking and registration scheme.
If your bike is stolen, the police recommend reporting it as soon as possible, and using bikeregister.com both to report your bike missing and check new sales listings online.
