No Standing Any Time: What It Means & What To Do
What Does the No Standing Any Time Mean?
You may stop only briefly to pick up or drop off passengers. You may not park, wait, or load or unload goods.
About This Sign
No Standing is stricter than No Parking but not as strict as No Stopping. You may pause only long enough for passengers to get in or out, and you must stay with the vehicle, ready to move. Local rules can differ, so follow the posted sign.
Where you will see it
This sign is posted at curbs where only brief pickups and drop-offs are permitted at any time. It is stricter than No Parking, but not as strict as No Stopping.
What to do
- Stop only long enough for passengers to get in or out.
- Stay with the vehicle, ready to move.
- Do not load or unload goods, and do not wait here.
A common mistake
Drivers think they can wait at the curb for a friend, or run a quick delivery. Waiting and loading goods are not allowed, only passenger pickup and drop-off.
What to remember for the test
Rank the three: No Parking, then No Standing, then No Stopping. No Standing allows passenger pickup or drop-off only. Local rules can differ, so follow the sign.
Commonly Confused With
Other Regulatory Signs
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the No Standing Any Time mean?
You may stop only briefly to pick up or drop off passengers. You may not park, wait, or load or unload goods.
What shape and color is the No Standing Any Time?
The No Standing Any Time uses the Rectangle (vertical) shape and White with black/red coloring.
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