Bus, Cycle, Tram & Parking Signs

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Slide 0: Bus and Tram Lanes The ' Local ' Bus Distinction If a bus lane sign includes the word ' focol ' , it is restricted to local bus services only , otherwise , any vehicle designed to carry 10 or more people may use it . Entering Bus Lanes at Junctions : Where a bus lane is broken at a junction , other traffis is pormitted to use the left hand lane for the purpose of turning left only . Waiting and Loading Restrictions Single vs. Double Yellow Lines Double yellow lines maan no waiting at any time . Single yellow lines Indicate waiting is prohibited during specific times shown on hearby plates . Kerb ' Blips ' for Loading Yellow marks on the bark ( blips ) indicate loading restrictions , hou marks mean no loading at any time , while one mark indicates time - specific restrictions . Navigating the Streets : A Guide to UK Specialized Road Signs and Markings The Tram " Swept Path " Diamond Signs are for Trams Only All diamond - shaped signe , including speed hrnits shown in Etirrh , provide instructions exclusively to tram drivers and should be ignored by other moturiats . Cycle Facilities Mandatory vs. Advisory Cycle Lanes Trams follow a Ched fived sibted a " swept path " , make martuail by difffenice teatures , Notaus , or edge from , which other aimers meat keep clear at all times . Red Routes : The ' No Stopping ' Rule: Unlike yellow lines , red lines prehibit stopping for any purpose , double red lines apply at ali tunes , while single red lines apply during times chown un aigne . Clearway Absolute Prohibition: Indicated by a red cross on a blue background , clearways mean no stopping whateoever , even to pick up or act down passengers . Parking forBlue Rudge holders only Common Parking Symbols Reserved for sale motorcycles Reserved for Goods Vehicles Payment required tin mobilerapp Reserved for registered medical practitioners Adsisory lanes ( btchen while knost chould only be entered by materials if unavoidable . Advanced Stop Lines ( ASL ) When signals are red , moteriats must wait behind the first stop line , leaving the " reservon " aras free for cyclists to wait and move off safely . Contraflow Lanes These allow cyclists to travel in the opposite direction of the maio trafffs flow , often indicated by specific blue signs with upward arrows . Parking Bays and Taxi Ranks Multi - Use Parking Bays Some bays change usage throughout the day , always check the upright time plates . Zig - Zag Markings Yallow ig caga outside schools or emergency stattens indicate areas where you must not stop at all to ensure clear lines of sight . E - Taxi Ranks Specialized yellow bays marked S - TRS [ IF are reserved exclusively tor etestric teeis and pretneit ad other vehicles from stepping . Slide 1: Decoding the Street The visual guide to reading UK road signs , transit lanes , and the complex matrix of on - street parking . Slide 2: Blue Circles Indicates mandatory routes and permitted vehicles . If a vehicle type is on the sign , it belongs in the lane . Yellow Lines & Plates Indicates waiting and parking restrictions . Dictates where you can pause , load , or park . Red Lines & Crosses Indicates zero - tolerance zones . Strict ' no stopping ' rules apply . Rule of Thumb : If a sign or plate doesn't list specific days or times , the restriction applies 24 hours a day , 7 days a week , including Sundays and Bank Holidays . Slide 3: Who exactly belongs in the bus lane ? The Baseline Rule : General bus lanes accommodate vehicles designed for 10 or more people ( including the driver ) . The ' Local ' Rule : If the bus symbol has the word ' local ' on it , only local service buses may use it . Secondary Permitted Vehicles : General traffic may cross the solid white line to enter and stop in a bus lane to load and unload - unless signs alongside the lane specifically prohibit it . Authorised Vehicles Slide 4: Mandatory versus advisory cycle zones Solid White Line ( Mandatory ) : Vehicles must never drive or park in this lane during its hours of operation . Broken White Line ( Advisory ) : Other vehicles should not enter this part of the carriageway unless entirely entirely unavoidable . - When the signal is red , drivers of motorized vehicles must wait behind the first stop line . - Cyclists are permitted to cross any part of the first stop line to fill the advance box . Drivers must leave this space clear and allow cyclists to move off first when the light turns green . Slide 5: Navigating the tram swept path The Swept Path : The part of the road used by trams is often marked by a different color , textured surface , or special edge lines . Keep this path completely clear . The Golden Rule : Trams run on rails . They cannot steer to move out of the way of other road users . Notice a diamond - shaped speed limit sign ? Ignore it . All diamond - shaped signs are instructions exclusively for tram drivers . Slide 6: The legal distinction between waiting , loading , and stopping Waiting You are ' waiting ' if your vehicle is stationary but you are actively picking up or setting down passengers . Loading You are ' loading ' when actively moving goods or heavy purchases to and from the vehicle . ( Note : You cannot use a loading bay to go shopping , only for the collection of pre - paid items ) . Stopping You are ' stopped ' if your vehicle comes to a halt for any purpose at all . In zero - tolerance zones , even pausing to let a passenger out is a punishable offense . Slide 7: Decoding yellow lines at the edge of the carriageway Transverse Mark : A thin mark drawn across the end of a yellow line . This is the precise physical ' changeover point ' where one waiting restriction ends and another begins . Double Yellow Lines : Waiting is prohibited 24 hours a day , 7 days a week , 365 days a year . No upright yellow plate is required . Exceptions : Blue Badge holders can typically park on yellow lines for up to 3 hours , and general drivers can pause to pick up / set down passengers . Single Yellow Line : Waiting is prohibited during specific times . You must look for the adjacent yellow upright plate to read the hours of operation . Slide 8: Decoding kerb marks for loading restrictions Double Kerb Marks : No loading or unloading at any time . Usually accompanied by a white ' No loading at any time ' plate . No loading at any time No loading Single Kerb Mark : Loading is prohibited only during the times shown on the associated white upright plate . Arrows on white loading plates dictate the specific direction along the road in which the loading restriction applies from the changeover point . Slide 9: Zero tolerance : Clearways and Red Red Routes 24 - Hour Clearways No stopping permitted on the main carriageway , slip roads , or acceleration lanes at any time . No special road markings are painted . Red Routes Indicated by the red cross sign . Yellow waiting lines are replaced entirely by Red lines . Double Red Line : No stopping at any for any purpose . Double Red Line : No stopping at any time for any purpose . Single Red Line : No stopping during the days and times shown on the upright sign . The Exception : Licensed taxis and Blue Badge holders ( for pick up / set down only ) are exempt from the stopping rule . Slide 10: On - street parking bays and designated users Parking bays are marked by continuous or dashed white lines . The rules of the bay are dictated by the upright signs adjacent to the carriageway . Permit Holders : Reserved for local residents ora businesses displaying a specific code ( e.g. , ' A2 ' ) . Pay and Display / Phone : Requires pre - payment at a machine or via phone . Often includes a maximum stay limit . Vehicle Specific : Reserved continuously for Solo Motorcycles , Goods Vehicles , or Electric Vehicle recharging . Disabled Badge Holders : Often marked with painted words and a blue badge sign . Slide 11: Area - wide rules : Controlled and Restricted Zones Controlled Parking Zones - CPZ The large entry sign establishes the baseline waiting prohibitions for the entire area . Yellow lines inside a CPZ do not have individual yellow plates unless the times differ from the entry sign . You must remember Restricted Parking Zones - RPZ Used in environmentally sensitive areas . There There are no yellow lines or kerb marks at all . The rules are enforced entirely by upright repeater signs placed throughout the zone . Slide 12: Footway parking and specific bays Verge and Footway Parking : It is completely unlawful in London and generally throughout Scotland to park on the pavement or verge . It is only permitted where explicitly indicated by blue signs showing a car mounted on the kerb . Loading Bays : Never use a loading bay just to park while shopping . Unless a sign specifies ' Goods vehicles only , any vehicle can use it to collect heavy pre - paid items - but the vehicle must leave the moment loading is complete . Taxi Ranks : Marked by yellow bays with the word ' TAXIS ' and a broad continuous yellow line at the edge of the carriageway indicating a strict prohibition on stopping by other vehicles . Slide 13: The chameleon street : Time - sharing bays Bays can be reserved for different users at different times of the day . A single dashed white box can serve completely different purposes in a 24 - hour cycle . 4:30 PM 7:00 PM Loading bay only No time limit for active loading / unloading . Disabled badge holders only Reverts to Loading bay Unrestricted Any user may park without payment or a time limit . Cheat Code If an upright sign lists specific operational hours , the bay is completely free and unrestricted outside of those exact hours . Slide 14: Master Class : Reading a multi - panel sign Decoder : This aligns with the single yellow line on the road . Do not park here during morning or evening rush hours . Decoder : This aligns with the single yellow marks on the kerb . Do not even stop to load goods during rush hour . Decoder : Outside of rush hour , the bay transforms into paid parking for general use . Slide 15: The UK Street Cheat Sheet Double Yellow Line No waiting anytime . Single Yellow Line No waiting during signed times . Double Yellow Kerb Marks No loading anytime . Single Yellow Kerb Mark No loading during signed times . Double Red Line No stopping anytime ( Zero tolerance ) . White Dashed Box Permitted parking ( Check adjacent sign for payment / user rules ) . Single Red Line No stopping during signed times . Solid White Lane Boundary Mandatory lane . Do not cross during operational hours . Decode the lines , read the signs , avoid the fines .
Bus, Cycle, Tram & Parking Signs lesson slide 1
Slide 1: Bus and Tram Lanes The ' Local ' Bus Distinction If a bus lane sign includes the word ' focol ' , it is restricted to local bus services only , otherwise , any vehicle designed to carry 10 or more people may use it . Entering Bus Lanes at Junctions : Where a bus lane is broken at a junction , other traffis is pormitted to use the left hand lane for the purpose of turning left only . Waiting and Loading Restrictions Single vs. Double Yellow Lines Double yellow lines maan no waiting at any time . Single yellow lines Indicate waiting is prohibited during specific times shown on hearby plates . Kerb ' Blips ' for Loading Yellow marks on the bark ( blips ) indicate loading restrictions , hou marks mean no loading at any time , while one mark indicates time - specific restrictions . Navigating the Streets : A Guide to UK Specialized Road Signs and Markings The Tram " Swept Path " Diamond Signs are for Trams Only All diamond - shaped signe , including speed hrnits shown in Etirrh , provide instructions exclusively to tram drivers and should be ignored by other moturiats . Cycle Facilities Mandatory vs. Advisory Cycle Lanes Trams follow a Ched fived sibted a " swept path " , make martuail by difffenice teatures , Notaus , or edge from , which other aimers meat keep clear at all times . Red Routes : The ' No Stopping ' Rule: Unlike yellow lines , red lines prehibit stopping for any purpose , double red lines apply at ali tunes , while single red lines apply during times chown un aigne . Clearway Absolute Prohibition: Indicated by a red cross on a blue background , clearways mean no stopping whateoever , even to pick up or act down passengers . Parking forBlue Rudge holders only Common Parking Symbols Reserved for sale motorcycles Reserved for Goods Vehicles Payment required tin mobilerapp Reserved for registered medical practitioners Adsisory lanes ( btchen while knost chould only be entered by materials if unavoidable . Advanced Stop Lines ( ASL ) When signals are red , moteriats must wait behind the first stop line , leaving the " reservon " aras free for cyclists to wait and move off safely . Contraflow Lanes These allow cyclists to travel in the opposite direction of the maio trafffs flow , often indicated by specific blue signs with upward arrows . Parking Bays and Taxi Ranks Multi - Use Parking Bays Some bays change usage throughout the day , always check the upright time plates . Zig - Zag Markings Yallow ig caga outside schools or emergency stattens indicate areas where you must not stop at all to ensure clear lines of sight . E - Taxi Ranks Specialized yellow bays marked S - TRS [ IF are reserved exclusively tor etestric teeis and pretneit ad other vehicles from stepping .
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Slide 2: Decoding the Street The visual guide to reading UK road signs , transit lanes , and the complex matrix of on - street parking .
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Slide 3: Blue Circles Indicates mandatory routes and permitted vehicles . If a vehicle type is on the sign , it belongs in the lane . Yellow Lines & Plates Indicates waiting and parking restrictions . Dictates where you can pause , load , or park . Red Lines & Crosses Indicates zero - tolerance zones . Strict ' no stopping ' rules apply . Rule of Thumb : If a sign or plate doesn't list specific days or times , the restriction applies 24 hours a day , 7 days a week , including Sundays and Bank Holidays .
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Slide 4: Who exactly belongs in the bus lane ? The Baseline Rule : General bus lanes accommodate vehicles designed for 10 or more people ( including the driver ) . The ' Local ' Rule : If the bus symbol has the word ' local ' on it , only local service buses may use it . Secondary Permitted Vehicles : General traffic may cross the solid white line to enter and stop in a bus lane to load and unload - unless signs alongside the lane specifically prohibit it . Authorised Vehicles
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Slide 5: Mandatory versus advisory cycle zones Solid White Line ( Mandatory ) : Vehicles must never drive or park in this lane during its hours of operation . Broken White Line ( Advisory ) : Other vehicles should not enter this part of the carriageway unless entirely entirely unavoidable . - When the signal is red , drivers of motorized vehicles must wait behind the first stop line . - Cyclists are permitted to cross any part of the first stop line to fill the advance box . Drivers must leave this space clear and allow cyclists to move off first when the light turns green .
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Slide 6: Navigating the tram swept path The Swept Path : The part of the road used by trams is often marked by a different color , textured surface , or special edge lines . Keep this path completely clear . The Golden Rule : Trams run on rails . They cannot steer to move out of the way of other road users . Notice a diamond - shaped speed limit sign ? Ignore it . All diamond - shaped signs are instructions exclusively for tram drivers .
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Slide 7: The legal distinction between waiting , loading , and stopping Waiting You are ' waiting ' if your vehicle is stationary but you are actively picking up or setting down passengers . Loading You are ' loading ' when actively moving goods or heavy purchases to and from the vehicle . ( Note : You cannot use a loading bay to go shopping , only for the collection of pre - paid items ) . Stopping You are ' stopped ' if your vehicle comes to a halt for any purpose at all . In zero - tolerance zones , even pausing to let a passenger out is a punishable offense .
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Slide 8: Decoding yellow lines at the edge of the carriageway Transverse Mark : A thin mark drawn across the end of a yellow line . This is the precise physical ' changeover point ' where one waiting restriction ends and another begins . Double Yellow Lines : Waiting is prohibited 24 hours a day , 7 days a week , 365 days a year . No upright yellow plate is required . Exceptions : Blue Badge holders can typically park on yellow lines for up to 3 hours , and general drivers can pause to pick up / set down passengers . Single Yellow Line : Waiting is prohibited during specific times . You must look for the adjacent yellow upright plate to read the hours of operation .
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Slide 9: Decoding kerb marks for loading restrictions Double Kerb Marks : No loading or unloading at any time . Usually accompanied by a white ' No loading at any time ' plate . No loading at any time No loading Single Kerb Mark : Loading is prohibited only during the times shown on the associated white upright plate . Arrows on white loading plates dictate the specific direction along the road in which the loading restriction applies from the changeover point .
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Slide 10: Zero tolerance : Clearways and Red Red Routes 24 - Hour Clearways No stopping permitted on the main carriageway , slip roads , or acceleration lanes at any time . No special road markings are painted . Red Routes Indicated by the red cross sign . Yellow waiting lines are replaced entirely by Red lines . Double Red Line : No stopping at any for any purpose . Double Red Line : No stopping at any time for any purpose . Single Red Line : No stopping during the days and times shown on the upright sign . The Exception : Licensed taxis and Blue Badge holders ( for pick up / set down only ) are exempt from the stopping rule .
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Slide 11: On - street parking bays and designated users Parking bays are marked by continuous or dashed white lines . The rules of the bay are dictated by the upright signs adjacent to the carriageway . Permit Holders : Reserved for local residents ora businesses displaying a specific code ( e.g. , ' A2 ' ) . Pay and Display / Phone : Requires pre - payment at a machine or via phone . Often includes a maximum stay limit . Vehicle Specific : Reserved continuously for Solo Motorcycles , Goods Vehicles , or Electric Vehicle recharging . Disabled Badge Holders : Often marked with painted words and a blue badge sign .
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Slide 12: Area - wide rules : Controlled and Restricted Zones Controlled Parking Zones - CPZ The large entry sign establishes the baseline waiting prohibitions for the entire area . Yellow lines inside a CPZ do not have individual yellow plates unless the times differ from the entry sign . You must remember Restricted Parking Zones - RPZ Used in environmentally sensitive areas . There There are no yellow lines or kerb marks at all . The rules are enforced entirely by upright repeater signs placed throughout the zone .
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Slide 13: Footway parking and specific bays Verge and Footway Parking : It is completely unlawful in London and generally throughout Scotland to park on the pavement or verge . It is only permitted where explicitly indicated by blue signs showing a car mounted on the kerb . Loading Bays : Never use a loading bay just to park while shopping . Unless a sign specifies ' Goods vehicles only , any vehicle can use it to collect heavy pre - paid items - but the vehicle must leave the moment loading is complete . Taxi Ranks : Marked by yellow bays with the word ' TAXIS ' and a broad continuous yellow line at the edge of the carriageway indicating a strict prohibition on stopping by other vehicles .
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Slide 14: The chameleon street : Time - sharing bays Bays can be reserved for different users at different times of the day . A single dashed white box can serve completely different purposes in a 24 - hour cycle . 4:30 PM 7:00 PM Loading bay only No time limit for active loading / unloading . Disabled badge holders only Reverts to Loading bay Unrestricted Any user may park without payment or a time limit . Cheat Code If an upright sign lists specific operational hours , the bay is completely free and unrestricted outside of those exact hours .
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Slide 15: Master Class : Reading a multi - panel sign Decoder : This aligns with the single yellow line on the road . Do not park here during morning or evening rush hours . Decoder : This aligns with the single yellow marks on the kerb . Do not even stop to load goods during rush hour . Decoder : Outside of rush hour , the bay transforms into paid parking for general use .
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Slide 16: The UK Street Cheat Sheet Double Yellow Line No waiting anytime . Single Yellow Line No waiting during signed times . Double Yellow Kerb Marks No loading anytime . Single Yellow Kerb Mark No loading during signed times . Double Red Line No stopping anytime ( Zero tolerance ) . White Dashed Box Permitted parking ( Check adjacent sign for payment / user rules ) . Single Red Line No stopping during signed times . Solid White Lane Boundary Mandatory lane . Do not cross during operational hours . Decode the lines , read the signs , avoid the fines .
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00:00 Let's be honest, have you ever stared at a UK road sign and felt like you needed a special decoder ring?
00:05 You are definitely not alone.
00:07 So, over the next few minutes, we're going to crack that code together.
00:10 We're going to turn all that confusion into pure confidence every time you get behind the wheel.
00:15 I mean, come on, you finally find a spot, you pull in, and then you see it.
00:20 A sign that looks less like a simple instruction, and more like a complex mathematical equation.
00:25 It can be so frustrating, right?
00:27 Well, that all changes today.
00:29 We're going to break these rules down into really simple, easy-to-remember ideas.
00:34 So, let's get started and tackle those special lanes that seem to catch out so many drivers.
00:39 Right then, first up, let's talk about those lanes that are reserved for specific vehicles.
00:45 Getting this wrong can lead to a pretty hefty fine, so it's absolutely crucial to know who's allowed where.
00:51 So, who gets the VIP pass for the bus lane?
00:54 Well, buses and cyclists, they're pretty much always on the guest list.
00:58 But for everyone else, we're talking taxis, motorcycles, you name it.
01:02 The sign is the final word.
01:04 If you don't see their little symbol on that blue sign, then that lane is off limits.
01:07 Simple as that.
01:08 Okay, here's a massive tip, and it's a really easy trap to fall into.
01:12 Most bus lanes will show you the hours they're active.
01:15 But what if you see a sign with no times on it at all?
01:18 That's the one you need to pay attention to.
01:21 It means that lane is a bus lane 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
01:24 Now, what about cycle lanes?
01:26 It all comes down to the line.
01:28 If it's a solid white line, think of it as a solid wall.
01:31 It's a mandatory lane, and you must not go in there during its operating hours.
01:35 It's a clear offense.
01:37 But a broken white line?
01:38 That's an advisory lane.
01:39 You should not enter, but if it's completely unavoidable, there's a bit more flexibility.
01:45 And to round off this section, a really critical safety point about trams.
01:49 A tram is on a fixed track.
01:50 It can't swerve.
01:51 It can't dodge.
01:52 It can't get out of your way.
01:53 That's why keeping tramways completely clear isn't just about following a rule.
01:57 It's about preventing a very, very serious accident.
02:00 All right, we've got lanes sorted.
02:02 Now for the big one.
02:03 The one that causes so much confusion.
02:05 The huge difference between yellow lines and red lines along the curb.
02:09 This is where a lot of drivers get caught out.
02:11 Okay, here it is, the golden roll.
02:13 Yellow lines control waiting.
02:15 So you can't park there, but you can usually make a quick stop to pick someone up or drop them off.
02:21 Red lines, on the other hand, control stopping.
02:24 That means no stopping at all.
02:26 Not even for a second.
02:27 Your wheels cannot legally stop turning.
02:30 This little chart here makes it super easy.
02:32 The rule of thumb is just this.
02:34 If you see double lines, whether they're yellow or red, the rule applies 24-7.
02:38 You don't even need to look for a sign.
02:40 If you see a single line, that's your cue to find the sign nearby and check the specific times.
02:45 And just when you thought you had it, there's one more layer, loading restrictions.
02:49 You'll see these as little yellow marks on the curb itself.
02:52 One mark means loading is restricted, so check the sign.
02:55 Two marks mean no loading ever.
02:57 And this is so important.
02:58 These loading bands apply to absolutely everyone, even blue badge holders.
03:03 Okay, so we know where we can't stop or wait.
03:05 But what about when we actually can park?
03:08 Let's figure out how to decode those ridiculously complicated parking-based signs
03:12 with a super simple method.
03:14 Here's the four-step trick.
03:16 Don't try to read the whole sign at once, it's just too much.
03:19 First, just look for the days.
03:21 Then the times.
03:23 Now you know when the rules apply.
03:25 Next, look at who can park.
03:28 Is it you?
03:29 And finally, check if there's a time limit.
03:32 If you break a job like this, even the busiest sign is easy to figure out.
03:36 And you know, here's the best part of using that method.
03:39 By knowing when the rules do apply, you also know when they don't.
03:43 So if a sign says the rules are for Monday to Saturday, what does that mean?
03:48 It means on Sunday, the restrictions are usually lifted and you can park freely.
03:53 So far, we've been looking at specific lines and individual parking bays.
03:58 Now, let's zoom out and see how these rules can be applied to an entire area or what's called a zone.
04:05 A controlled parking zone or a CPC is where a single set of rules applies to a whole neighborhood.
04:11 The big sign you see as you drive in sets the default times for all the single yellow lines inside that area.
04:17 This stops them from having to put up hundreds of identical signs,
04:20 but it means you have to see that entry sign to know the rules for the whole zone.
04:24 And it's not just CPZs.
04:26 You might also come across restricted parking zones,
04:29 which are often insensitive or historic areas.
04:32 In these places, they might get rid of the yellow lines completely
04:36 and just use entry signs and smaller repeater signs to let you know the rules.
04:40 But the principle is exactly the same.
04:43 The sign at the entrance is king.
04:45 Woo, okay, we have covered a lot of ground, right?
04:49 From lanes and lines to bays and zones.
04:52 And it can feel like a lot to take in.
04:54 But if you walk away with just one single core idea, what should it be?
04:59 It all boils down to this, really.
05:01 The lines on the road, they're just the headline.
05:03 But the sign, the sign tells you the whole story.
05:07 It has all the details, the who, the when, and for how long.
05:11 Before you park, before you even pull over,
05:13 your first instinct should always be, find the sign.
05:16 Ultimately, this is about so much more than just avoiding a parking fine.
05:21 It's about being a predictable, safe, and confident road user.
05:25 When we all understand and follow the same set of rules,
05:28 it just makes for safer, less stressful journeys for absolutely everyone,
05:31 whether you're a driver, a cyclist, or a pedestrian.
05:34 Drive safe out there.

📖 Bus, Cycle, Tram & Parking Signs

📌 1. Bus Signs and Road Markings

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    With-flow bus lanes: Indicated by signs and a solid white line on the road. The words 'BUS LANE' are painted on the road. These lanes can often be used by pedal cycles, and sometimes by taxis and solo motorcycles (indicated by the symbols on the signs). Hours of operation may be shown; outside these times, any vehicle can use the lane.
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    Contraflow bus lanes: Indicated by signs and a solid white line separating the bus lane from the rest of the carriageway. Upward arrows on signs indicate the number of traffic lanes available for other traffic.
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    Bus gates: A bus gate is a short length of bus-only street.
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    Stopping and parking places: Yellow zig-zag road markings with the words 'BUS STOP' indicate where local buses stop. You must not park or stop on these markings. Some signs indicate parking places for buses only, with or without a time limit.

![No vehicles designed to carry more than 8 passengers (excluding driver) or local buses.

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![With-flow bus lane ahead that can also be used by pedal cycles and taxis. Hours of operation may be shown.

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![With-flow bus and pedal cycle lane sign showing hours of operation. Where no times are shown, the bus lane operates at all times.

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![Off-side with-flow bus lane ahead that can also be used by pedal cycles.

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![Near-side with-flow bus lane ahead that can also be used by solo motorcycles, pedal cycles and taxis.

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![Near-side with-flow bus lane ahead that can also be used by authorised vehicles, solo motorcycles, pedal cycles and taxis.

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![Off-side with-flow bus lane that can also be used by pedal cycles.

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![Near-side with-flow bus lane that can also be used by solo motorcycles, pedal cycles and taxis.

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![Near-side with-flow bus lane that can also be used by authorised vehicles, solo motorcycles, pedal cycles and taxis.

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![Road markings indicating the start of a route for buses and other permitted vehicles shown on upright blue circular signs.

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![Bus lane road marking.

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![Traffic may use both lanes at the end of a bus lane.

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![Route for buses and pedal cycles only (older signs may include an ‘Only’ plate). Cycles not admitted when cycle symbol not shown.

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![Route for buses, pedal cycles, solo motorcycles and taxis only. The motorcycle symbol and word ‘taxi’ are omitted where these vehicles are not admitted.

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![Where the route is reserved for buses and/or other permitted vehicles for part of the day only, this is indicated by a time plate.

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bus lane break
🖼️ bus lane break

![Where there is a break in a bus lane at a junction, other traffic may use the left-hand lane for turning left only.

](images/svg/bus-lane-break-2.svg "Where there is a break in a bus lane at a junction, other traffic may use the left-hand lane for turning left only.

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![Bus lane on road at junction ahead.

](images/svg/bus-lane-junction-ahead.svg "Bus lane on road at junction ahead.

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![End of bus lane.

](images/svg/end-of-bus-lane.svg "End of bus lane.

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![Contraflow bus lane (the upward arrows indicate the number of traffic lanes available).

](images/svg/contra-flow-bus-lane.svg "Contraflow bus lane (the upward arrows indicate the number of traffic lanes available).

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![Contraflow bus and pedal cycle lane on road at junction ahead.

](images/svg/contra-flow-bus-cycle-lane.svg "Contraflow bus and pedal cycle lane on road at junction ahead.

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bus and cycle lane look right
🖼️ bus and cycle lane look right

![Reminder to pedestrians to look out for buses, or buses and pedal cycles, approaching from the right.

](images/svg/bus-lane-look-right.svg "Reminder to pedestrians to look out for buses, or buses and pedal cycles, approaching from the right.

")
![A bus gate is a short length of bus-only street.

](images/svg/bus-gate.svg "A bus gate is a short length of bus-only street.

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![Parking place for buses only, during times shown (with time limit).

](images/svg/bus-parking-place.svg "Parking place for buses only, during times shown (with time limit).

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![Parking place for buses only (no time limit).

](images/svg/bus-only-parking-place.svg "Parking place for buses only (no time limit).

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![Stopping place for buses.

](images/svg/bus-stop-place.svg "Stopping place for buses.

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![Place where local buses may stand, from which all other vehicles are prohibited during the times shown.

](images/svg/bus-stand.svg "Place where local buses may stand, from which all other vehicles are prohibited during the times shown.

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![Stopping by vehicles other than local buses prohibited during the times shown.

](images/svg/no-stopping-except-local-buses.svg "Stopping by vehicles other than local buses prohibited during the times shown.

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![Stopping place for tourist buses to allow passengers to take photographs.

](images/svg/photostop-only.svg "Stopping place for tourist buses to allow passengers to take photographs.

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except buses
🖼️ except buses
except cycles
🖼️ except cycles
except buses and cycles
🖼️ except buses and cycles
except local buses
🖼️ except local buses

![Plates used to indicate exemptions for buses, taxis and pedal cycles from prohibitions such as turn left ahead and no left turn. These signs are circular when mounted in combination with traffic signals.

](images/svg/except-buses-taxis-cycles.svg "Plates used to indicate exemptions for buses, taxis and pedal cycles from prohibitions such as turn left ahead and no left turn. These signs are circular when mounted in combination with traffic signals.

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![Bus stop.

](images/svg/edge-of-bus-stop.svg "Bus stop.

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![Bus stop in a lay-by.

](images/svg/edge-of-bus-stop-lay-by.svg "Bus stop in a lay-by.

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![Entrance to a bus station, depot or garage.

](images/svg/buses-only.svg "Entrance to a bus station, depot or garage.

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📌 2. Cycle Signs and Road Markings

Direction signs specifically for cyclists have a blue background and include a white pedal cycle symbol.

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    Routes and Tracks: Signs indicate shared routes for pedal cycles and pedestrians (either separated by a line/raised kerb or unseparated), routes for pedal cycles only, and shared routes for horses, pedestrians, and pedal cycles.
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    Advance Stop Lines (ASL): Some signal-controlled junctions have advanced stop lines to allow cyclists to be positioned ahead of other traffic. When the signals are red, drivers of motor vehicles MUST wait behind the first stop line. Cyclists may cross the first stop line but MUST NOT cross the second final stop line. Drivers should allow time and space for cyclists to move off when the signals change to green.
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    Cycle parking and restrictions: Signs indicate parking places for pedal cycles, 'no through road' except for pedal cycles, and places where the riding of pedal cycles is prohibited.

![Mandatory with-flow pedal cycle lane ahead. Hours of operation may be shown.

](images/svg/with-flow-cycle-lane.svg "Mandatory with-flow pedal cycle lane ahead. Hours of operation may be shown.

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![Mandatory with-flow pedal cycle lane. Hours of operation may be shown. Vehicles must not be driven or parked in this lane during its times of operation.

](images/svg/mandatory-with-flow-cycle-lane.svg "Mandatory with-flow pedal cycle lane. Hours of operation may be shown. Vehicles must not be driven or parked in this lane during its times of operation.

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![Route recommended for pedal cycles on the main carriageway of a road. This may be marked as an advisory pedal cycle lane.

](images/svg/recommended-cycle-route.svg "Route recommended for pedal cycles on the main carriageway of a road. This may be marked as an advisory pedal cycle lane.

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![Mandatory contraflow pedal cycle lane (the upward arrows indicate the number of traffic lanes available).

](images/svg/mandatory-contra-flow-cycle-lane.svg "Mandatory contraflow pedal cycle lane (the upward arrows indicate the number of traffic lanes available).

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![Road markings for a mandatory pedal cycle lane.

](images/svg/road-markings-cycle-lane.svg "Road markings for a mandatory pedal cycle lane.

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![Road markings for an advisory pedal cycle lane. Other vehicles should not use this part of the carriageway unless it is unavoidable.

](images/svg/advisory-road-markings-cycle-lane.svg "Road markings for an advisory pedal cycle lane. Other vehicles should not use this part of the carriageway unless it is unavoidable.

")
![Contraflow pedal cycles in a one-way street (other than a mandatory contraflow cycle lane). This may be marked by a broken line on the carriageway or there may be no line at all.

](images/svg/contra-flow-one-way-street-cycle-lane.svg "Contraflow pedal cycles in a one-way street (other than a mandatory contraflow cycle lane). This may be marked by a broken line on the carriageway or there may be no line at all.

")
![Pedal cycle lane on road at junction ahead or (where ‘lane’ is varied to ‘track’) cycle track crossing road at junction ahead.

](images/svg/cycle-lane-junction.svg "Pedal cycle lane on road at junction ahead or (where ‘lane’ is varied to ‘track’) cycle track crossing road at junction ahead.

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![Reminder to pedestrians to look out for pedal cycles approaching from the right.

](images/svg/cycle-lane-look-right.svg "Reminder to pedestrians to look out for pedal cycles approaching from the right.

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![End of cycle lane, track or route.

](images/svg/end-of-cycle-route.svg "End of cycle lane, track or route.

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![Road marking indicating the end of a cycle lane, track or route.

](images/svg/end-of-cycle-route-road-marking.svg "Road marking indicating the end of a cycle lane, track or route.

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![Shared route for pedal cycles and pedestrians only.

](images/svg/shared-route-pedestrians-cycles.svg "Shared route for pedal cycles and pedestrians only.

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![Separated track and path for pedal cycles and pedestrians.

](images/svg/separated-track-pedestrians-cycles.svg "Separated track and path for pedal cycles and pedestrians.

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![Route for pedal cycles only.

](images/svg/route-for-cycles-only.svg "Route for pedal cycles only.

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![Shared route for horses, pedestrians and pedal cycles only.

](images/svg/shared-route-horses-pedestrians-cycles.svg "Shared route for horses, pedestrians and pedal cycles only.

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![Road marking separating cyclists and pedestrians on a shared route (may be a raised line up to 20 mm high).

](images/svg/road-marking-pedestrians-cycles.svg "Road marking separating cyclists and pedestrians on a shared route (may be a raised line up to 20 mm high).

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![Parking place for pedal cycles.

](images/svg/parking-place-cycles.svg "Parking place for pedal cycles.

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![No through road except for pedal cycles.

](images/svg/no-through-road-except-cycles.svg "No through road except for pedal cycles.

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![Riding of pedal cycles prohibited.

](images/svg/cycles-prohibited.svg "Riding of pedal cycles prohibited.

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![Pedal cyclists to rejoin main carriageway at the end of or break in a cycle track or route shared with pedestrians.

](images/svg/cyclists-rejoin-carriageway.svg "Pedal cyclists to rejoin main carriageway at the end of or break in a cycle track or route shared with pedestrians.

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![No entry for vehicular traffic except pedal cycles.

](images/svg/no-entry-except-cycles.svg "No entry for vehicular traffic except pedal cycles.

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![Advance stop line for pedal cycles at traffic signals. When the signals are red, drivers of other vehicles must wait behind the first stop line. Drivers should allow time and space for cyclists to move off when the signals change to green. Cyclists are permitted to cross any part of the first stop line. A cycle lane might not be provided on the approach to the stop line.

](images/svg/stop-line-for-pedal-cycles.svg "Advance stop line for pedal cycles at traffic signals. When the signals are red, drivers of other vehicles must wait behind the first stop line. Drivers should allow time and space for cyclists to move off when the signals change to green. Cyclists are permitted to cross any part of the first stop line. A cycle lane might not be provided on the approach to the stop line.

")

📌 3. Tram Signs, Signals and Road Markings

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    Tram signs: All diamond-shaped signs are for tram drivers only (e.g., speed limit signs for trams are shown in kilometres per hour in a diamond shape).
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    Interacting with trams: You should treat trams as you would other road vehicles but remember they move quietly, cannot steer to avoid you, and carry large numbers of standing passengers.
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    Tram stops: At stops without platforms, you MUST NOT drive between a tram and the left-hand kerb when a tram has stopped to pick up passengers. Wait until it moves off.
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    Overhead electric lines: Tramway overhead wires are normally 5.8 metres above the carriageway. You MUST obey safe height warning road signs and bells suspended over the road.

![Route for trams only. The sign may include the bus symbol, the pedal cycle symbol and/or the word ‘taxi’ where these vehicles may use the tram route.

](images/svg/trams.svg "Route for trams only. The sign may include the bus symbol, the pedal cycle symbol and/or the word ‘taxi’ where these vehicles may use the tram route.

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![No entry except trams (likely to be used where the route is physically unsuitable for other vehicles).

](images/svg/except-trams.svg "No entry except trams (likely to be used where the route is physically unsuitable for other vehicles).

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![Indication of a tram-only route at a junction ahead.

](images/svg/other-traffic.svg "Indication of a tram-only route at a junction ahead.

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![Warning of trams crossing the road ahead.

](images/svg/tram-warning.svg "Warning of trams crossing the road ahead.

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![Reminder to pedestrians to look out for trams approaching from both directions.

](images/svg/tramway.svg "Reminder to pedestrians to look out for trams approaching from both directions.

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![Drivers of other vehicles must give way to trams at level crossings without barriers, gates or road traffic light signals. Sometimes just a ‘give way’ sign and a tram plate may be used.

](images/svg/keep-crossing-clear.svg "Drivers of other vehicles must give way to trams at level crossings without barriers, gates or road traffic light signals. Sometimes just a ‘give way’ sign and a tram plate may be used.

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![Indication of a tram-only route at a junction ahead.

](images/svg/tram-only.svg "Indication of a tram-only route at a junction ahead.

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![Alternative road markings indicating the edge of that part of the road used by trams (the swept path).

](images/svg/tram-only-alternative.svg "Alternative road markings indicating the edge of that part of the road used by trams (the swept path).

")
![The signal mounted to the right gives instructions to tram drivers; these instructions may not be the same as those given to drivers of other vehicles.

](images/svg/tram-signal.svg "The signal mounted to the right gives instructions to tram drivers; these instructions may not be the same as those given to drivers of other vehicles.

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![Stop unless it is unsafe to do so.

](images/svg/tram-stop-safe.svg "Stop unless it is unsafe to do so.

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![Stop.

](images/svg/tram-stop.svg "Stop.

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![Proceed ahead.

](images/svg/tram-proceed.svg "Proceed ahead.

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![Proceed left.

](images/svg/tram-proceed-left.svg "Proceed left.

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![Proceed right.

](images/svg/tram-proceed-right.svg "Proceed right.

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![Stop line for trams at traffic signals where that part of the road is not used by other vehicles.

](images/svg/tram-stop-line.svg "Stop line for trams at traffic signals where that part of the road is not used by other vehicles.

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![Speed limit sign for tram drivers shown in kilometres per hour. All diamond-shaped signs are for tram drivers only.

](images/svg/tram-speed-limit.svg "Speed limit sign for tram drivers shown in kilometres per hour. All diamond-shaped signs are for tram drivers only.

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📌 4. Waiting and Loading Restrictions (Yellow Lines)

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    Double yellow lines: Mean no waiting at any time throughout the year. There is normally no vertical yellow plate required.
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    Single yellow lines: Mean waiting is prohibited between the times shown on the nearby yellow sign plates.

![Waiting prohibited 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, throughout the year. Yellow plates are no longer used where the restriction applies all year round.

](images/svg/no-stopping-at-any-time.svg "Waiting prohibited 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, throughout the year. Yellow plates are no longer used where the restriction applies all year round.

")
![Waiting prohibited between times shown on the sign.

](images/svg/waiting-prohibited.svg "Waiting prohibited between times shown on the sign.

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![A double yellow line means no waiting at any time throughout the year. There is normally no vertical yellow plate, except where an older double line remains that applies for only part of the year. The transverse marks at the end of the yellow lines may or may not be provided.

](images/svg/double-yellow-lines.svg "A double yellow line means no waiting at any time throughout the year. There is normally no vertical yellow plate, except where an older double line remains that applies for only part of the year. The transverse marks at the end of the yellow lines may or may not be provided.

")
![This ‘no waiting’ sign is used on portable signs to mark temporary waiting restrictions.

](images/svg/no-waiting.svg "This ‘no waiting’ sign is used on portable signs to mark temporary waiting restrictions.

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![Length of road to be kept clear of stationary vehicles, at entrances to off-street premises or where the kerb is dropped to provide a convenient crossing place for pedestrians.

](images/svg/stationary-vehicles.svg "Length of road to be kept clear of stationary vehicles, at entrances to off-street premises or where the kerb is dropped to provide a convenient crossing place for pedestrians.

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  • •
    Loading restrictions (Kerb marks): Yellow marks on the kerb indicate loading rules. A double yellow kerb mark means no loading at any time. A single yellow kerb mark means loading is prohibited during the times shown on the associated white plate.

![Loading prohibited between times shown on the sign.

](images/svg/loading-prohibited.svg "Loading prohibited between times shown on the sign.

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![No loading at any time throughout the year.

](images/svg/no-loading-at-any-time.svg "No loading at any time throughout the year.

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  • •
    Changeover points: White plates with black arrows are placed at the changeover point where waiting or loading restrictions change direction.
  • •
    Loading restrictions (Kerb marks):

![No waiting at any time during the summer months in the direction of the arrow. No waiting at any time throughout the year in the opposite direction (no yellow plate required). The changeover point is indicated in the carriageway by the transverse mark on the double yellow lines.

](images/svg/no-waiting-at-any-time.svg "No waiting at any time during the summer months in the direction of the arrow. No waiting at any time throughout the year in the opposite direction (no yellow plate required). The changeover point is indicated in the carriageway by the transverse mark on the double yellow lines.

")
![No waiting at any time throughout the year in both directions. No loading to the left during the days and times shown. No loading at any time throughout the year in the opposite direction. The white plates with arrows are placed at the changeover point. There is no transverse mark on the double yellow line because the waiting restrictions do not change.

](images/svg/no-waiting-at-any-time-of-the-year.svg "No waiting at any time throughout the year in both directions. No loading to the left during the days and times shown. No loading at any time throughout the year in the opposite direction. The white plates with arrows are placed at the changeover point. There is no transverse mark on the double yellow line because the waiting restrictions do not change.

")
![No waiting and loading to the left during morning and evening peak hours on the days shown. No waiting and loading to the right from morning to evening on the days shown. The changeover point for the waiting restrictions is shown by the transverse mark on the single yellow line. The times shown for peak periods and daytime restrictions may vary.

](images/svg/no-waiting-evenings.svg "No waiting and loading to the left during morning and evening peak hours on the days shown. No waiting and loading to the right from morning to evening on the days shown. The changeover point for the waiting restrictions is shown by the transverse mark on the single yellow line. The times shown for peak periods and daytime restrictions may vary.

")
![No waiting to the left during the days and times indicated. Loading is permitted at all times in this direction. Waiting and loading prohibited to the right at all times throughout the year. As the double kerb mark has only one meaning, the bottom white panel may be omitted.

](images/svg/no-waiting-days-and-time.svg "No waiting to the left during the days and times indicated. Loading is permitted at all times in this direction. Waiting and loading prohibited to the right at all times throughout the year. As the double kerb mark has only one meaning, the bottom white panel may be omitted.

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![The prohibition of waiting shown on the upper yellow panel on the plate applies in both directions. The prohibition of loading shown on the lower white panel of the plate applies only in the direction of the arrow. In the other direction, loading is permitted at all times. The arrow applies only to the white panel on which it is placed, not to the whole plate. There is no transverse mark on the single yellow line because the waiting restrictions do not change.

](images/svg/no-waiting-both-directions.svg "The prohibition of waiting shown on the upper yellow panel on the plate applies in both directions. The prohibition of loading shown on the lower white panel of the plate applies only in the direction of the arrow. In the other direction, loading is permitted at all times. The arrow applies only to the white panel on which it is placed, not to the whole plate. There is no transverse mark on the single yellow line because the waiting restrictions do not change.

")

![The prohibition of waiting shown on the yellow plate applies in both directions. No loading to the left during morning and evening peak hours on the days shown. No loading to the right from morning to evening on the days shown. The white plates with arrows are placed at the changeover point. There is no transverse mark on the single yellow line because the waiting restrictions do not change. The times shown for peak periods and daytime restrictions may vary.

](images/svg/no-waiting-left-and-right.svg "The prohibition of waiting shown on the yellow plate applies in both directions. No loading to the left during morning and evening peak hours on the days shown. No loading to the right from morning to evening on the days shown. The white plates with arrows are placed at the changeover point. There is no transverse mark on the single yellow line because the waiting restrictions do not change. The times shown for peak periods and daytime restrictions may vary.

")
![No waiting to the left during morning and evening peak hours. No waiting to the right from morning to evening on the days shown. No loading during morning and evening peak hours in both directions. The changeover point for the waiting restrictions is shown by the transverse mark on the single yellow line.

](images/svg/no-waiting-different-left-and-right.svg "No waiting to the left during morning and evening peak hours. No waiting to the right from morning to evening on the days shown. No loading during morning and evening peak hours in both directions. The changeover point for the waiting restrictions is shown by the transverse mark on the single yellow line.

")

📌 5. Red Routes and Clearways

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    Red Routes: On red routes, yellow waiting restriction lines are replaced by red lines. Double red lines mean NO STOPPING for any purpose at any time (not even to pick up or set down passengers). Single red lines mean no stopping during the days and times shown on the upright sign. Taxis and Blue Badge holders have certain exemptions to pick up/drop off.
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    24-hour Clearways: Indicated by a red cross on a blue background. Means no stopping on the main carriageway at any time for the distance shown.
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    Urban Clearways: Stopping is not allowed on the carriageway or verges during the times shown on the signs, except to pick up or set down passengers.
Double red lines on a red route
🖼️ Double red lines on a red route

📌 6. On-Street Parking Places

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    General parking bays: Bays are marked in white and may be continuous or divided into individual spaces. Signs indicate if parking is free, time-limited, or requires payment (Pay and display, phone, or text).
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    Specific users: Signs and worded road markings indicate if bays are reserved for specific users, such as 'DISABLED' (disabled badge holders only), permit holders only, solo motorcycles, car club permit holders, or electric vehicles/taxis for recharging.
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    Controlled Parking Zones (CPZ): The zone entry sign indicates the times when parking controls apply. Inside the zone, parking is generally restricted to designated bays.
  • •
    Taxi Ranks: Marked with yellow dashed lines and the word 'TAXIS'. You must not wait or stop in a taxi rank during its times of operation.

![Parking bay with individual spaces (parallel to the kerb).

](images/svg/parking-bay-individual-spaces.svg "Parking bay with individual spaces (parallel to the kerb).

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![Parking bay with individual spaces (echelon).

](images/svg/parking-bay-echelon.svg "Parking bay with individual spaces (echelon).

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![Continuous parking bay adjacent to the kerb (words may be added outside the bay to describe the type of parking).

](images/svg/continuous-parking-bay.svg "Continuous parking bay adjacent to the kerb (words may be added outside the bay to describe the type of parking).

")

![Continuous parking bay in the centre of the carriageway (the words are omitted where there is no restriction on the type of user).

](images/svg/continuous-parking-bay-centre.svg "Continuous parking bay in the centre of the carriageway (the words are omitted where there is no restriction on the type of user).

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![Solo motorcycles.

](images/svg/parking-solo-motorcycles.svg "Solo motorcycles.

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![Motor cars.

](images/svg/parking-motor-cars.svg "Motor cars.

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![Car and caravan, or motor caravan.

](images/svg/parking-caravan.svg "Car and caravan, or motor caravan.

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![Goods vehicles.

](images/svg/parking-lorry.svg "Goods vehicles.

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![Free parking for all vehicles from Monday to Saturday between 8 am and 7 pm, with a 20-minute time limit (no limit outside those times).

](images/svg/free-parking-all-vehicles.svg "Free parking for all vehicles from Monday to Saturday between 8 am and 7 pm, with a 20-minute time limit (no limit outside those times).

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![Free parking for motor cars only, from Monday to Saturday between 8 am and 7 pm, with a 20-minute time limit.

](images/svg/free-parking-motor-cars.svg "Free parking for motor cars only, from Monday to Saturday between 8 am and 7 pm, with a 20-minute time limit.

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![Free parking for solo motorcycles only, with a one-hour limit at all times.

](images/svg/free-parking-motor-cycles.svg "Free parking for solo motorcycles only, with a one-hour limit at all times.

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![Parking for disabled badge holders only, at all times.

](images/svg/free-parking-disable-badge-only-1.svg "Parking for disabled badge holders only, at all times.

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![Parking for a specific disabled badge holder with permit ‘D123’.

](images/svg/free-parking-disable-badge-d123.svg "Parking for a specific disabled badge holder with permit ‘D123’.

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![Parking for disabled badge holders only, at all times. Outside the hours shown (Monday to Friday), disabled badge holders only may park with no time limit.

](images/svg/free-parking-disable-badge-only.svg "Parking for disabled badge holders only, at all times. Outside the hours shown (Monday to Friday), disabled badge holders only may park with no time limit.

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![Parking for permit holders only, at all times.

](images/svg/parking-permit-holders-only.svg "Parking for permit holders only, at all times.

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![Parking for holders of permit ‘A2’ only, from Monday to Saturday between 8 am and 6 pm.

](images/svg/parking-permit-holders-a2-only.svg "Parking for holders of permit ‘A2’ only, from Monday to Saturday between 8 am and 6 pm.

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![On-street pay and display parking (the arrow points towards the ticket machine). Days of the week and time periods may be added to indicate when parking must be paid for.

](images/svg/pay-at-machine.svg "On-street pay and display parking (the arrow points towards the ticket machine). Days of the week and time periods may be added to indicate when parking must be paid for.

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![Location of ticket machine for on-street pay and display parking.

](images/svg/pay-here-at-machine.svg "Location of ticket machine for on-street pay and display parking.

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![Reminder to pay and display at on-street parking place.

](images/svg/have-you-paid-and-displayed.svg "Reminder to pay and display at on-street parking place.

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![Pre-paid voucher parking only, from Monday to Saturday between 9 am and 6 pm, with a two-hour time limit (lower panel may give details of voucher).

](images/svg/voucher-parking-only.svg "Pre-paid voucher parking only, from Monday to Saturday between 9 am and 6 pm, with a two-hour time limit (lower panel may give details of voucher).

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![On-street pay and display parking where payment must be made at a machine.

](images/svg/pay-at-red-machine.svg "On-street pay and display parking where payment must be made at a machine.

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![On-street parking where payment may be made by phone or at a machine.

](images/svg/pay-at-green-machine.svg "On-street parking where payment may be made by phone or at a machine.

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![On-street parking where payment may be made by phone, text or at a machine.

](images/svg/on-street-parking.svg "On-street parking where payment may be made by phone, text or at a machine.

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![On-street parking where payment must be made by phone.

](images/svg/pay-by-phone.svg "On-street parking where payment must be made by phone.

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![On-street pay and display parking where first hour is free.

](images/svg/1-hour-free-parking.svg "On-street pay and display parking where first hour is free.

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![Parking for car club permit holders ‘AK-7’ only.

](images/svg/ak-7-permit-holders.svg "Parking for car club permit holders ‘AK-7’ only.

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![Parking for electric vehicle recharging only during times shown (sign may indicate permit holders only).

](images/svg/electric-vehicle-recharging-point.svg "Parking for electric vehicle recharging only during times shown (sign may indicate permit holders only).

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![Parking for electric taxi recharging only.

](images/svg/e-taxi-recharging-point.svg "Parking for electric taxi recharging only.

")

![Parking for electric solo motorcycle recharging only (sign may indicate permit holders only).

](images/svg/electric-motorcycle-recharging-point.svg "Parking for electric solo motorcycle recharging only (sign may indicate permit holders only).

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![Temporary sign suspending a parking or loading bay to enable works to be carried out.

](images/svg/parking-suspension.svg "Temporary sign suspending a parking or loading bay to enable works to be carried out.

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![Parking for permit holders only in the street or streets beyond this sign, during the times shown.

](images/svg/permit-holders-d.svg "Parking for permit holders only in the street or streets beyond this sign, during the times shown.

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![Parking for permit holders only in named street, except where parking bays have been provided for other users. The lower panel may include the disabled badge holder symbol or the loading symbol.

](images/svg/resident-permit-holders-only.svg "Parking for permit holders only in named street, except where parking bays have been provided for other users. The lower panel may include the disabled badge holder symbol or the loading symbol.

")
![The parking controls in the street or streets beyond this sign apply from Monday to Friday between 9 am and 5 pm. During these times, permit holders may park with no time limit and other vehicles may park with a one-hour time limit.

](images/svg/parking-past-this-point.svg "The parking controls in the street or streets beyond this sign apply from Monday to Friday between 9 am and 5 pm. During these times, permit holders may park with no time limit and other vehicles may park with a one-hour time limit.

")

![The parking controls in the street or streets beyond this sign apply at all times. During 8 am to 6 pm, permit holders may park with no time limit and other vehicles may park with a two-hour time limit. During 6 pm to 8 am, permit holders only may park.

](images/svg/parking-past-this-point-permit-holders.svg "The parking controls in the street or streets beyond this sign apply at all times. During 8 am to 6 pm, permit holders may park with no time limit and other vehicles may park with a two-hour time limit. During 6 pm to 8 am, permit holders only may park.

")
![End of permit parking area.

](images/svg/permit-parking-ends.svg "End of permit parking area.

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![The upper panel indicates that waiting is prohibited during the morning and evening peak hours (a single yellow line will run through the bay). The lower panel indicates time-limited parking on Monday to Saturday between 10 am and 4 pm. Between 6 pm and 8 am the next day, and all day Sunday, there are no restrictions on parking.

](images/svg/no-return-within-2-hours.svg "The upper panel indicates that waiting is prohibited during the morning and evening peak hours (a single yellow line will run through the bay). The lower panel indicates time-limited parking on Monday to Saturday between 10 am and 4 pm. Between 6 pm and 8 am the next day, and all day Sunday, there are no restrictions on parking.

")
![This sign indicates a parking place provided for doctors during the daytime, with a prohibition of waiting between 6.30 am and 8 am (a single yellow line will run through the bay). These restrictions apply from Monday to Friday, with the bay also reserved for doctors on Saturday between 8.30 am and 3 pm.

](images/svg/doctor-permit-only.svg "This sign indicates a parking place provided for doctors during the daytime, with a prohibition of waiting between 6.30 am and 8 am (a single yellow line will run through the bay). These restrictions apply from Monday to Friday, with the bay also reserved for doctors on Saturday between 8.30 am and 3 pm.

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![The top panel indicates that waiting is prohibited during the morning and evening peak hours (a single yellow line will run through the bay). The middle panel indicates that loading and unloading are also prohibited during the peak hours (there will be yellow kerb marks alongside the bay). The bottom panel indicates that the bay is used for pay and display parking on Monday to Saturday between 9.30 am and 4.30 pm. Between 6.30 pm and 7.30 am the next day, and all day Sunday, there are no restrictions on parking or loading.

](images/svg/parking-prohibited-morning.svg "The top panel indicates that waiting is prohibited during the morning and evening peak hours (a single yellow line will run through the bay). The middle panel indicates that loading and unloading are also prohibited during the peak hours (there will be yellow kerb marks alongside the bay). The bottom panel indicates that the bay is used for pay and display parking on Monday to Saturday between 9.30 am and 4.30 pm. Between 6.30 pm and 7.30 am the next day, and all day Sunday, there are no restrictions on parking or loading.

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![The top panel indicates that the parking controls apply from Monday to Saturday. Between 7 am and 8 am, and between 7 pm and 9 pm, the parking bay may be used only by permit holders. Between 8 am and 7 pm, the bay may be used by permit holders with no time limit, or by any other vehicle with a 20-minute time limit. At all other times and on Sunday, the bay may be used by any vehicle without any time limit.

](images/svg/parking-mon-sat.svg "The top panel indicates that the parking controls apply from Monday to Saturday. Between 7 am and 8 am, and between 7 pm and 9 pm, the parking bay may be used only by permit holders. Between 8 am and 7 pm, the bay may be used by permit holders with no time limit, or by any other vehicle with a 20-minute time limit. At all other times and on Sunday, the bay may be used by any vehicle without any time limit.

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![The parking controls apply from Monday to Saturday between 7.30 am and 6.30 pm. During these times the bay may be used by permit holders, with no time limit, or by any other vehicle with a 20-minute time limit.

](images/svg/permit-holders-a.svg "The parking controls apply from Monday to Saturday between 7.30 am and 6.30 pm. During these times the bay may be used by permit holders, with no time limit, or by any other vehicle with a 20-minute time limit.

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![The parking bay is reserved for permit holders, without time limit, at all times. Other vehicles may also use the bay, but only from Monday to Saturday between 10 am and 4 pm, with a 20-minute time limit.

](images/svg/permit-holders-a-or-20-mins.svg "The parking bay is reserved for permit holders, without time limit, at all times. Other vehicles may also use the bay, but only from Monday to Saturday between 10 am and 4 pm, with a 20-minute time limit.

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Parking on verge and footway

![Vehicles may be parked partially on the verge or footway.

](images/svg/verge-or-footway.svg "Vehicles may be parked partially on the verge or footway.

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![Vehicles may be parked wholly on the verge or footway.

](images/svg/wholly-verge-or-footway.svg "Vehicles may be parked wholly on the verge or footway.

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![Vehicles may be parked partially on the verge or footway during the times shown.

](images/svg/verge-or-footway-times-shown.svg "Vehicles may be parked partially on the verge or footway during the times shown.

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end of verge or footway
🖼️ end of verge or footway

![End of verge or footway parking.

](images/svg/end-of-verge-or-footway-2.svg "End of verge or footway parking.

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![Vehicles may be parked partially on the footway in marked bays only.

](images/svg/verge-or-footway-in-marked-bays.svg "Vehicles may be parked partially on the footway in marked bays only.

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![Vehicles may be parked partially on the verge or footway, with a one-hour time limit.

](images/svg/verge-or-footway-1-hour.svg "Vehicles may be parked partially on the verge or footway, with a one-hour time limit.

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![Entrance to an area where parking on the verge or footway is prohibited.

](images/svg/footway-prohibited.svg "Entrance to an area where parking on the verge or footway is prohibited.

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![Reminder to drivers that parking on the verge or footway is prohibited.

](images/svg/reminder-footway-prohibited.svg "Reminder to drivers that parking on the verge or footway is prohibited.

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![End of an area where parking on the verge or footway is prohibited.

](images/svg/verge-or-footway-end.svg "End of an area where parking on the verge or footway is prohibited.

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Loading bays and loading areas
![Bay reserved for loading and unloading by all vehicles at all times.

](images/svg/loading-only.svg "Bay reserved for loading and unloading by all vehicles at all times.

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![Loading bay (conditions of use shown on upright sign).

](images/svg/loading-only-road-markings.svg "Loading bay (conditions of use shown on upright sign).

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![Bay reserved for loading and unloading by goods vehicles only during the times shown.

](images/svg/bay-reserved.svg "Bay reserved for loading and unloading by goods vehicles only during the times shown.

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![Waiting and loading are prohibited from Monday to Saturday during the times shown in the top and middle panels. The bay may be used for loading only during the times shown in the bottom panel, including Sunday.

](images/svg/waiting-loading-prohibited.svg "Waiting and loading are prohibited from Monday to Saturday during the times shown in the top and middle panels. The bay may be used for loading only during the times shown in the bottom panel, including Sunday.

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![Entrance to a loading-only area where no other type of parking is permitted during the times shown.

](images/svg/loading-only-past-this-point.svg "Entrance to a loading-only area where no other type of parking is permitted during the times shown.

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![Parking place with different uses at different times of day. The parking controls apply every day between 7.30 am and 7 pm. Between 7.30 am and 9 am, and between 4.30 pm and 7 pm, the bay may be used for loading and unloading only with no time limit. Between 9 am and 4.30 pm, the bay may be used by disabled badge holders only. At all other times not shown on the sign, the bay may be used by any user without any time limit.

](images/svg/parking-places.svg "Parking place with different uses at different times of day. The parking controls apply every day between 7.30 am and 7 pm. Between 7.30 am and 9 am, and between 4.30 pm and 7 pm, the bay may be used for loading and unloading only with no time limit. Between 9 am and 4.30 pm, the bay may be used by disabled badge holders only. At all other times not shown on the sign, the bay may be used by any user without any time limit.

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![Entrance to a loading area.

](images/svg/loading-area.svg "Entrance to a loading area.

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![Repeater sign within a loading area.

](images/svg/except-by-permitted-vehicles.svg "Repeater sign within a loading area.

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![End of loading area.

](images/svg/end-of-loading-area.svg "End of loading area.

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Controlled parking zones

![Entrance to a controlled parking zone.

](images/svg/controlled-zone.svg "Entrance to a controlled parking zone.

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![End of controlled or voucher parking zone.

](images/svg/zone-ends.svg "End of controlled or voucher parking zone.

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![Sign at a parking bay within a disc zone. Free parking for all vehicles, with a 30-minute time limit from Monday to Saturday between 8 am and 6 pm. A parking disc indicating the time of arrival at the parking bay must be displayed in the vehicle.

](images/svg/disc-zone.svg "Sign at a parking bay within a disc zone. Free parking for all vehicles, with a 30-minute time limit from Monday to Saturday between 8 am and 6 pm. A parking disc indicating the time of arrival at the parking bay must be displayed in the vehicle.

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![Entrance to a voucher parking zone.

](images/svg/voucher-parking-zone.svg "Entrance to a voucher parking zone.

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![Zone entry.

](images/svg/5t-zone.svg "Zone entry.

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![Repeater sign indicating the times when waiting by goods vehicles over the maximum gross weight shown is prohibited.

](images/svg/5t-no-entry.svg "Repeater sign indicating the times when waiting by goods vehicles over the maximum gross weight shown is prohibited.

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![Zone exit.

](images/svg/5t-zone-ends.svg "Zone exit.

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Restricted parking zones

![Entrance to a restricted parking zone where both waiting and loading are prohibited during the times shown in the lower panel. The words ‘No loading’ are omitted where loading is not prohibited.

](images/svg/restricted-parking-zone.svg "Entrance to a restricted parking zone where both waiting and loading are prohibited during the times shown in the lower panel. The words ‘No loading’ are omitted where loading is not prohibited.

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![Entrance to a restricted parking zone where both waiting and loading are prohibited during the times shown in the lower panel. The words ‘No loading’ are omitted where loading is not prohibited.

](images/svg/restricted-parking-zone-no-loading.svg "Entrance to a restricted parking zone where both waiting and loading are prohibited during the times shown in the lower panel. The words ‘No loading’ are omitted where loading is not prohibited.

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![Repeater sign within a restricted parking zone. The lower panel is omitted where loading is not prohibited.

](images/svg/restricted-parking-zone-mon-sat.svg "Repeater sign within a restricted parking zone. The lower panel is omitted where loading is not prohibited.

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![End of restricted parking zone.

](images/svg/end-of-restricted-parking-zone.svg "End of restricted parking zone.

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loading only 6am 6pm
🖼️ loading only 6am 6pm
parking at all times
🖼️ parking at all times
parking at all times pay machine
🖼️ parking at all times pay machine

Clearways

clearway
🖼️ clearway

![Start of 24-hour clearway (no stopping on main carriageway at any time for the distance shown).

](images/svg/no-stopping-for-7-miles.svg "Start of 24-hour clearway (no stopping on main carriageway at any time for the distance shown).

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![End of 24-hour clearway.

](images/svg/end-of-24-hour-clearway.svg "End of 24-hour clearway.

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![This sign is used on a 24-hour clearway where waiting is prohibited on the verge or footway in addition to the prohibition of stopping on the main carriageway. The words ‘on verge or footway’ may be varied to ‘on verge’ or ‘on footway’. Where the ‘no waiting’ symbol is replaced by the red cross, stopping on the verge or footway is prohibited.

](images/svg/no-stopping-at-any-time-verge-footway.svg "This sign is used on a 24-hour clearway where waiting is prohibited on the verge or footway in addition to the prohibition of stopping on the main carriageway. The words ‘on verge or footway’ may be varied to ‘on verge’ or ‘on footway’. Where the ‘no waiting’ symbol is replaced by the red cross, stopping on the verge or footway is prohibited.

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![In built-up areas, urban clearways may be provided. During the times the urban clearway is in operation, stopping is not allowed on the carriageway or verges, except to pick up or set down passengers. There are no special road markings, but the signs are usually repeated throughout the length of the clearway, mainly after each road junction.

](images/svg/urban-clearway.svg "In built-up areas, urban clearways may be provided. During the times the urban clearway is in operation, stopping is not allowed on the carriageway or verges, except to pick up or set down passengers. There are no special road markings, but the signs are usually repeated throughout the length of the clearway, mainly after each road junction.

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![End of urban clearway.

](images/svg/urban-clearway-end.svg "End of urban clearway.

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![Stopping in lay-by not allowed, except in an emergency (similar to hard shoulders on a motorway). This may not apply to the whole lay-by. The length over which stopping is prohibited will be indicated by double yellow lines. These lay-bys usually have an emergency telephone.

](images/svg/no-stopping-emergency.svg "Stopping in lay-by not allowed, except in an emergency (similar to hard shoulders on a motorway). This may not apply to the whole lay-by. The length over which stopping is prohibited will be indicated by double yellow lines. These lay-bys usually have an emergency telephone.

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![Yellow zig-zag markings outside schools, hospitals or fire, police or ambulance stations indicate the length of road where you should not stop, not even to pick up or set down children or other passengers. Where there is an upright sign, there is a mandatory prohibition of stopping during the times shown. These markings are provided outside schools to ensure that children can see and be seen clearly when crossing the road.

](images/svg/no-stopping-school.svg "Yellow zig-zag markings outside schools, hospitals or fire, police or ambulance stations indicate the length of road where you should not stop, not even to pick up or set down children or other passengers. Where there is an upright sign, there is a mandatory prohibition of stopping during the times shown. These markings are provided outside schools to ensure that children can see and be seen clearly when crossing the road.

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Red routes

![Double red lines mean no stopping at any time (upright signs might not be provided).

](images/svg/red-route.svg "Double red lines mean no stopping at any time (upright signs might not be provided).

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![Single red lines mean no stopping during the days and times shown on the upright.

](images/svg/red-route-no-stopping.svg "Single red lines mean no stopping during the days and times shown on the upright.

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![A bay marked with red lines means that it is available for use for only part of the time that the red route ‘no stopping’ rule applies. The bay must not be used from Monday to Saturday between 7 am and 10 am nor between 4 pm and 7 pm. In this example, the bay may be used for loading/unloading (maximum stay 20 minutes) and by disabled badge holders (maximum stay 3 hours), during the times shown in the bottom panel.

](images/svg/red-route-road-markings.svg "A bay marked with red lines means that it is available for use for only part of the time that the red route ‘no stopping’ rule applies. The bay must not be used from Monday to Saturday between 7 am and 10 am nor between 4 pm and 7 pm. In this example, the bay may be used for loading/unloading (maximum stay 20 minutes) and by disabled badge holders (maximum stay 3 hours), during the times shown in the bottom panel.

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![A bay marked with white lines means that it is available for use at all times that the red route ‘no stopping’ rule applies. The upright sign shown in this example means that the bay is reserved for disabled badge holders only (maximum stay 3 hours) during the times shown in the middle panel. Outside these hours, any user may park there with no limit.

](images/svg/red-route-road-markings-disabled.svg "A bay marked with white lines means that it is available for use at all times that the red route ‘no stopping’ rule applies. The upright sign shown in this example means that the bay is reserved for disabled badge holders only (maximum stay 3 hours) during the times shown in the middle panel. Outside these hours, any user may park there with no limit.

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red route taxis
🖼️ red route taxis
red route bay
🖼️ red route bay

![Licensed taxis may pick up or set down passengers at bus stops on a red route where there is a double red line or a broad continuous yellow line, but not if the broad line is red. Drivers of vehicles displaying a disabled badge are not permitted to stop for any purpose in a bus stop bay where there is either a broad yellow or broad red line. The broad yellow line is to be phased out on red routes and replaced by either a double red line, a single red line or a broad red line as appropriate.

](images/svg/red-route-road-bus-stop.svg "Licensed taxis may pick up or set down passengers at bus stops on a red route where there is a double red line or a broad continuous yellow line, but not if the broad line is red. Drivers of vehicles displaying a disabled badge are not permitted to stop for any purpose in a bus stop bay where there is either a broad yellow or broad red line. The broad yellow line is to be phased out on red routes and replaced by either a double red line, a single red line or a broad red line as appropriate.

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![Start of a red route clearway (also used as a repeater sign, particularly after a road junction).

](images/svg/red-route-clearway.svg "Start of a red route clearway (also used as a repeater sign, particularly after a road junction).

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![End of red route clearway.

](images/svg/red-route-clearway-ends.svg "End of red route clearway.

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Taxi ranks

![No waiting in taxi rank during the times shown.

](images/svg/taxis-no-waiting.svg "No waiting in taxi rank during the times shown.

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![No stopping in taxi rank during the times shown. The bay includes a broad continuous line to indicate the prohibition of stopping.

](images/svg/taxis-no-stopping.svg "No stopping in taxi rank during the times shown. The bay includes a broad continuous line to indicate the prohibition of stopping.

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![Waiting is prohibited at all times (indicated by double yellow lines). The taxi rank operates from 11 pm to 5 am every day.

](images/svg/taxis-no-waiting-at-any-time.svg "Waiting is prohibited at all times (indicated by double yellow lines). The taxi rank operates from 11 pm to 5 am every day.

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![The taxi rank operates every day between 10 am and 4 pm. Waiting is otherwise prohibited from 8 am to 6 pm every day, and loading is prohibited during the morning and evening peak hours from Monday to Friday.

](images/svg/taxi-rank-operates-every-day-between-10am-and-4pm.svg "The taxi rank operates every day between 10 am and 4 pm. Waiting is otherwise prohibited from 8 am to 6 pm every day, and loading is prohibited during the morning and evening peak hours from Monday to Friday.

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![The taxi rank operates overnight (11 pm to 5 am) on each day of the week, during which time waiting by other vehicles is prohibited. The rank is used as a goods vehicle loading bay between 10 am and 4 pm from Monday to Saturday. There are no restrictions on parking during the times when the bay is not being used as a taxi rank or a goods vehicle loading bay. Where the single yellow line does not extend beyond the end the bay (as shown), it might not have transverse marks at each end.

](images/svg/taxi-rank-operates-overnight-11pm-to-5am.svg "The taxi rank operates overnight (11 pm to 5 am) on each day of the week, during which time waiting by other vehicles is prohibited. The rank is used as a goods vehicle loading bay between 10 am and 4 pm from Monday to Saturday. There are no restrictions on parking during the times when the bay is not being used as a taxi rank or a goods vehicle loading bay. Where the single yellow line does not extend beyond the end the bay (as shown), it might not have transverse marks at each end.

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![The taxi rank operates overnight (11 pm to 5 am) on each day of the week, during which time stopping by other vehicles is prohibited. The rank is used as a parking bay between 9 am and 6 pm with waiting limited to 20 minutes. There are no restrictions on parking outside these times.

](images/svg/taxi-rank-and-parking-bay.svg "The taxi rank operates overnight (11 pm to 5 am) on each day of the week, during which time stopping by other vehicles is prohibited. The rank is used as a parking bay between 9 am and 6 pm with waiting limited to 20 minutes. There are no restrictions on parking outside these times.

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![Information boards may be provided at taxi ranks.

](images/svg/stand-for-3-taxis.svg "Information boards may be provided at taxi ranks.

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E-taxi ranks

![No stopping in e-taxi rank at any time. The bay includes a broad continuous line to indicate the prohibition of stopping.

](images/svg/no-stopping-except-e-taxis.svg "No stopping in e-taxi rank at any time. The bay includes a broad continuous line to indicate the prohibition of stopping.

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![Information boards may be provided at e-taxi ranks.

](images/svg/stand-for-e-taxis.svg "Information boards may be provided at e-taxi ranks.

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