Park and Ride sign

What it means

The direction to a car park linked to a public transport service into a town or city.

The P shows the car park and the bus shows the service that runs from it. The bus can be replaced by a tram, train or Underground symbol.

Signs may also show the name of the site, the place it serves and its times of operation.

Where you'll see it

On main roads leading into towns and cities with Park and Ride schemes.

Rules to know

• Signs may show the location of parking places linked to 'Park and Ride' schemes. The bus symbol may be changed to another form of transport, such as tram, national railway or London Underground.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 124

• The sign may include the name of the Park and Ride site or the place it serves, and its times of operation.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 124

Common mistakes

• Mistake: Assuming the car park is open at all hours.

  Instead: Park and Ride sites have operating times, often shown on the signs. Check before you leave your car.

Test yourself

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What does this sign mean?

• ADirection to a Park and Ride car park
• BTourist information point or centre
• CNarrow road ahead with passing places
• DThe route is unsuitable for heavy goods vehicles

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