Controlled parking zone sign

What it means

You are entering a controlled parking zone where waiting is prohibited at the times shown.

Some areas are designated controlled parking zones. The entry sign shows when waiting is prohibited.

Yellow lines within the zone usually have no plates, so note the times when you enter. If no days or times are shown, the zone operates at all times.

Where you'll see it

At the entrance to controlled parking zones.

Rules to know

• The entry sign to a controlled parking zone indicates the times when waiting is prohibited. The yellow lines within the zone do not normally have yellow plates unless the times are different.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 61

• If there is no lower panel showing days and times, the zone operates at all times.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 61

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: Looking for plates beside every yellow line.

  Instead: The times are on the entry sign. Note them when you enter.

Test yourself

Recalling the answer helps it stick. Pick an answer to see how you did.

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What does this sign mean?

• ABuses use a lane against the flow of traffic
• BLarge or slow vehicles must phone for permission
• CThe entrance to a controlled parking zone
• DNo loading or unloading at any time

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