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No Parking: What It Means & What To Do

No Parking (R8-3) - rectangle (vertical) white with black/red regulatory sign: Parking is not permitted in this area
MUTCD CodeR8-3
CategoryRegulatory Signs
ShapeRectangle (vertical)
ColorWhite with black/red

What Does the No Parking Mean?

Parking is not permitted in this area.

About This Sign

The No Parking sign prohibits vehicles from being parked in the designated area.

Commonly Confused With

No Standing Any Time (R8-5) - rectangle (vertical) white with black/red regulatory sign: No stopping or standing is allowed at any time, even briefly to pick up or drop off passengers

No Standing Any Time

R8-5

Other Regulatory Signs

Stop Sign (R1-1) - octagon red with white regulatory sign: Come to a complete stop before the stop line or crosswalk

Stop Sign

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Yield Sign (R1-2) - triangle (inverted) red and white regulatory sign: Slow down and be prepared to stop

Yield Sign

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Stop for Pedestrians in Crosswalk (R1-5b) - rectangle (vertical) white with black/red regulatory sign: Stop for pedestrians within the crosswalk

Stop for Pedestrians in Crosswalk

R1-5b

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