Regulatory sign
Zone ends sign
What does the Zone ends sign mean?
Marks the end of a controlled or voucher parking zone. The zone's restrictions stop applying.
Also known as: End of controlled parking zone
What it means
The controlled parking zone ends here.
The faded ring with diagonal bars shows the end of the zone.
Look out for other parking signs and lines in the next road.
Where you'll see it
At the exits from controlled parking zones.
Rules to know
End of a controlled or voucher parking zone.
Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 61
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Common mistakes
Mistake: Assuming the road has no parking limits.
Instead: Other waiting rules may apply beyond the zone. Check the lines and signs.
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- Know Your Traffic Signs (Department for Transport, Sixth edition, 2023), On-street parking signs, p. 61
Sign image: Department for Transport, Traffic sign images (diagram 664). © 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