The Dartford-Thurrock Crossing Regulations 1998

Removal of stationary vehicles

8.  The driver of a vehicle shall not allow it to stop or to remain at rest in any part of the crossing, other than in a designated parking area, or on the approach roads except—

(a)when directed to do so by a constable or traffic officer;

(b)to enable payment of a toll or charge;

(c)when prevented from proceeding by traffic or other obstruction of the highway;

(d)by reason of breakdown; or

(e)when he is incapacitated by reason of illness.