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The are two types of yellow line. Single yellow lines and double yellow lines.
Double yellow lines 
are in operation all day every day and you may not park there at any time. You may only stop on a double yellow line
> in an emergency
> if you have broken down
> if you are instructed to so by the police
> to change a flat tyre
You may not stop to visit a shop or load or unload your vehicle.
An offence occurs as soon as you stop, there is not "a few minutes grace" which many people think there is.
The yellow lines should be clearly marked and not badly broken. There does NOT need to be a plate affixed to lamposts for double yellow lines.
Single yellow lines
are in operation for less than 24 hours in any one day. There should be signs on lamposts to inform you of the hours of that no parking is allowed unless you are in a controlled parking zone (CPZ). In a controlled parking zone there should be signs on all approach roads.
If you want to beat a parking ticket, it may well be worth consulting a lawyer who specializes in appeals against parking fines. Parking ticket.
