Red route: no stopping at times shown sign

What it means

No stopping on this red route during the days and times shown.

Single red lines mean no stopping during the days and times shown on the upright sign.

Outside those times, the usual rules for the road apply.

Where you'll see it

On red routes where the ban applies at certain times only.

Rules to know

• Single red lines mean no stopping during the days and times shown on the upright sign.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 66

• The prohibition of stopping applies to the whole road, including the verge and footway, during the times shown on upright signs that face oncoming traffic.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 66

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Common mistakes

• Mistake: Stopping outside the hours without checking the sign.

  Instead: Read the days and times on the sign before you stop.

Test yourself

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What does this sign mean?

• ANo stopping except local buses during the times shown
• BA 20 mph speed limit applies throughout the zone.
• CLong low vehicles must phone before crossing
• DNo stopping during the times shown on a red route

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