Unusual road markings in Brighton mocked

The city’s local authority said it had recently refreshed markings

Eddie Mitchell Double yellow lines snake back on themselves around a curb. — The city’s local authority said it had recently refreshed markings

Unusual road markings have appeared in Brighton, sparking online jokes and ridicule.

The double yellow lines painted on Ardingly Street, Kemptown, loop back on themselves around a kerb and then snake along a wall, where they are seemingly not necessary.

Brighton and Hove City Council told the BBC existing markings had been recently refreshed, but it accepted “more detail” was given than required.

Some commentators on Facebook joked “only in Brighton”, while others criticised the council as “not fit for purpose”.

People wrote on social media the markings had made them smile

Eddie Mitchell An aerial shot of freshly painted double lines that loop back on themselves around a curb — People wrote on social media the markings had made them smile

One online commentator suggested the painter was a “frustrated graffiti artist”.

“Is this a new Banksy,” quipped another on Facebook.

Others suggested that if the markings were not there people would park in the spot to avoid charges.

“They [the council] probably wouldn’t have to do this if people could just park like decent human beings,” one said.

Eddie Mitchell Double yellow lines snaking back on themselves around a curb are viewed from a side angle. — The markings are in central Brighton

Councillor Trevor Muten, cabinet member for transport, parking and public realm, said: “These are not new parking restrictions and this area already had these yellow lines in place.

“We recently completed some resurfacing work and refreshed the existing lines as they were.

“While we appreciate the contractor’s precision in not cutting corners and following what was there previously, we accept it is probably more detailed than is needed.”

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