About H-bar keep clear road markings
H-bars are white markings which you can have painted across your driveway to deter people from parking there.
They are painted on the road as a solid white line with short bars on either end.
H-bar markings are designed to make other motorists aware that there is a driveway or dropped kerb that they should not park in front of or obstruct.
There is a charge for this service, which is currently £224.40.
The marking is advisory only and any issues with obstruction can't be enforced by the Council’s Parking Services team.
How to apply
Please complete the White H-Bar marking application form (PDF 173KB)
Please include with your application:
- proof of address
- copy of council tax bill
- utility bill - photographic evidence of obstruction taking place
- information about how often this happens, for example how many times in a month
You can send your form to us by:
- email with the subject line “H-Bar application for…” adding your town, village and city. Email: highways@cumberland.gov.uk
- post to:
Traffic Management
PO Box 415
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA1 9GU
Cumberland Highways Hotline: 0300 373 3736.
Payment
When we receive the application form we will send you an invoice for £224, with payment instructions.
The payment is non-refundable if your application is refused.
After you have applied
When we receive your application, we will inspect the site and determine if it safe and practical to provide the markings.
We will then write to you to let you know if your application has been successful or not.