Regulatory sign
Bus stand sign
What does the Bus stand sign mean?
A place where local buses may wait. All other vehicles must not stop there during the times shown.
Also known as: Bus stand no stopping
What it means
A bus stand: other vehicles must not stop during the times shown.
A bus stand is where local buses wait between journeys. During the times shown, it is kept clear of other vehicles.
Do not stop or park there during those times.
Where you'll see it
At bus stands in town centres and at the end of routes.
Rules to know
Place where local buses may stand, from which all other vehicles are prohibited during the times shown.
Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 38
You must obey traffic signs that give orders.
The Highway Code, Rule 109
Common mistakes
Mistake: Thinking a bus stand is the same as a bus stop.
Instead: A bus stand is where buses wait. Passengers may not board there.
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See also
Bus stop
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Where buses pick up passengers.
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No stopping except buses
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- Know Your Traffic Signs (Department for Transport, Sixth edition, 2023), Bus and cycle signs, p. 38
- The Highway Code, Rule 109
Sign image: Department for Transport, Traffic sign images (diagram 975). © Crown copyright, reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Last reviewed 11 October 2026. This page explains the sign in our own words; for the full rules, see The Highway Code. How we source and check content