Parking wholly on verge or footway sign

What it means

Vehicles may be parked wholly on the verge or footway.

Normally vehicles should not be parked on verges and footways. This sign allows it where the footway can take the vehicle and pedestrians are not obstructed.

Other controls are shown on separate signs.

Where you'll see it

On certain streets where full footway parking is allowed.

Rules to know

• Vehicles may be parked wholly on the verge or footway.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 58

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Common mistakes

• Mistake: Parking on any pavement.

  Instead: Only park on the footway where this sign allows it.

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What does this sign mean?

• AThe entrance to roadside services
• BA bus stop
• CParking wholly on the verge or footway
• DAn area where speed cameras are in use

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