Permit holders only parking sign

What it means

Parking for permit holders only, at all times.

The sign marks an on-street parking place reserved for vehicles displaying a valid permit.

Where the sign shows days or times, the rule applies at those times only.

Where you'll see it

At residents' parking bays and other permit-only places.

Rules to know

• The sign shows parking for permit holders only, at all times.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 52

• Where a sign does not indicate the days of the week, the restrictions apply at the same times on every day, including Sunday. Where the time of day is not shown, the controls apply for 24 hours.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 50

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Common mistakes

• Mistake: Parking for a few minutes without a permit.

  Instead: Only vehicles with a valid permit may park there.

Test yourself

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Question 1 of 1

What does this sign mean?

• AAn emergency exit from a road tunnel
• BParking for permit holders only
• CNo entering by this point
• DRoute for emergency vehicles only

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