No stopping on main carriageway

On-street parking

No stopping on main carriageway

No stopping allowed on the main carriageway. This sign is common on clearways and red routes. In the theory test it tests your awareness of no-stopping rules and the need to keep moving. Stopping even for a few seconds can result in a PCN.

Shape
Circular
Background
Blue
Border
Red
Primary symbol
Other
Diagram reference
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Where you'll see this sign

Clearways and red routes.

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