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No Standing Any Time: What It Means & What To Do

No Standing Any Time (R7-4) - rectangle (vertical) white with black/red regulatory sign: You may stop only briefly to pick up or drop off passengers
MUTCD CodeR7-4
CategoryRegulatory Signs
ShapeRectangle (vertical)
ColorWhite with black/red

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.

Commonly Confused With

No Parking (R8-3) - rectangle (vertical) white with black/red regulatory sign: Parking is not permitted in this area

No Parking

R8-3

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

R1-1

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

Yield Sign

R1-2

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

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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