Parking prohibited

Parking prohibited

Parking is not allowed on this side of the road, usually during the times shown on a plate beneath the sign.

Regulatory Traffic Signs

What should you do?

Do not park here during the restricted times; you may stop briefly to set down or pick up passengers unless other restrictions apply, and check any plate for times and exceptions.

How to recognise it

A red ring with a black P crossed by a red diagonal bar, with small arrows pointing left and right.

Common confusion

Do not confuse it with the Clearway sign (red X), which bans stopping as well as parking during its hours.

Explanation written by the My Driving Test editorial team using the Department of Transport Traffic Signs Manual conventions and the RSA Rules of the Road.

Quick Facts

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Regulatory Traffic Signs
Sign Name
Parking prohibited
Category Size
33 signs

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