Parking with time limit sign

What it means

You may park for no longer than the time shown during the hours shown.

This sign shows free parking with a time limit, for example 20 minutes from Monday to Saturday between 8 am and 7 pm.

The lower line says how long you must wait before returning to the same bay.

Where you'll see it

At on-street parking bays with a limited stay.

Rules to know

• 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).

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 52

• There may be a time limit on the period of stay and a minimum time before returning to a particular parking place.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 50

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: Returning to the same bay straight away.

  Instead: Check the 'no return' time on the sign.

Test yourself

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What does this sign mean?

• AParking limited to the time shown
• BThe entrance to a Home Zone
• CThe location of the level crossing phone
• DDirection to a Park and Ride car park

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