Loading only sign

What it means

The bay is reserved for loading and unloading by all vehicles at all times.

Special loading bays are provided for loading and unloading. They are not for parking.

Once loading is complete, the vehicle must leave the bay.

Where you'll see it

Beside shops and businesses where goods are collected or delivered.

Rules to know

• Bay reserved for loading and unloading by all vehicles at all times.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 59

• Loading bays should not be used prior to making a purchase, but only for collection of pre-paid items that are too large or heavy to carry. Once loading is complete, the vehicle must leave the bay.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 59

Read more

• Parking signs and lines: yellow lines, kerb marks and baysWhat UK parking lines and signs mean: yellow lines, kerb marks for loading, parking bays, controlled zones, pavement parking and Blue Badge rules.

Common mistakes

• Mistake: Using the bay to park while you shop.

  Instead: Use it only to load or unload, then leave.

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What does this sign mean?

• AA bay for loading and unloading only
• BParking limited to the time shown
• CA stepped entrance to a pedestrian subway
• DDirections on a non-primary or local route

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