No stopping in lay-by except in emergency
No stopping in the lay-by except in an emergency. This sign is common on motorway lay-bys. In the theory test it tests your awareness of lay-by rules and the need to use them only in emergencies. Always use emergency refuge areas if you break down.
- Shape
- Rectangular
- Background
- Yellow
- Border
- Grey/Black
- Text type
- Other
- Primary symbol
- Other
- Diagram reference
- 642.3
Where you'll see this sign
Motorway lay-bys.
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