No stopping except buses sign

What it means

No stopping during the times shown, except for local buses.

The plate goes with a bus stop marking. During the times shown, only local buses may stop there.

Other vehicles must not stop, even to pick up or drop off.

Where you'll see it

At bus stops with a yellow bus stop clearway marking.

Rules to know

• Stopping by vehicles other than local buses is 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: Stopping for a moment to let someone out.

  Instead: During the times shown, no vehicle other than a local bus may stop.

Test yourself

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Question 1 of 1

What does this sign mean?

• ALong low vehicles must phone before crossing
• BNo stopping except local buses during the times shown
• CThe entrance to a controlled parking zone
• DNo stopping at any time on a red route

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