In article . com, Neil
Williams Mon, 5 Jun 2006 07:26:49 writes

http://www.highwaycode.gov.uk/22.htm

Thanks for the link

I did a bit of hunting there and in the Road Marking Section I found

http://www.highwaycode.gov.uk/signs09.htm

Red Route stopping controls

Red lines are used on some roads instead of yellow lines. In London the
double and single red lines used on Red Routes indicate that stopping to
park, load/unload or to board and alight from a vehicle (except for a
licensed taxi or if you hold a Blue Badge) is prohibited.

I think that is clear enough - no stopping - full stop.

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