An access highlight marking is a white line across your drive, extending to the top of the kerb, either side of the dropped kerbs. They are often called dog bone markings, and highlight the location of driveways so that other drivers don’t park there.
These road markings have no legal standing. This means we cannot enforce them, but they can stop ongoing obstruction of driveways and entrances to properties.
Access highlight markings will only be considered if:
- they are installed across a properly constructed vehicle access, approved by Kent County Council, with dropped kerbs
- the roads are adopted
- you can provide evidence of regular parking obstruction
- you are not asking for the markings to reserve a parking space or help with vehicle turning
- double yellow lines are not already in place
- you can show ownership of the property or have written consent from your landlord
Application fees
There is a non refundable fee of £84.98 to apply for access highlight markings, plus a further £84.98 if the application is granted.
You can also apply for existing lines to be remarked, which costs £84.98.
If you share access to your drive with a neighbour, you will need to complete a joint application. This means you can submit one form but we will need contact details for both of you.
Apply for access highlight markings
What happens after you apply
We'll look at new applications within two weeks and carry out a site inspection of the parking access point. We'll also need proof that you are the property owner.
If the application is successful, we will contact you for the final payment and arrange for the work to be carried out within approximately two months of getting your payment.
The markings will only be painted when other road markings are being carried out in the district to keep costs to a reasonable level.