137Keeping off dividing strip

137 Keeping off dividing strip (1) A driver must not drive on a dividing strip, except as permitted under this section or section 139 (4) (Exceptions for avoiding obstruction on road). (2) A driver may drive on a dividing strip that is at the same level as the road, and marked at each side by a continuous line— (b) to enter or leave an area on the dividing strip to which a parking control sign applies if the driver is permitted to park in the area. (2A) For subsection (2), a dividing strip is to be treated as being at the same level as the road even if it contains 1 or more raised pavement bars or markers. dividing strip does not include a painted island.