Curbstones painted in alternating blue indicate a regulated parking place that is paid or subject to a special arrangement set by the local authority. You must check the local conditions for parking there.
Blue = regulated/paid parking, red-and-white = prohibited
Confusing the different curbstone colors
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What is the meaning of alternating red-white colored curbstones?✓ No stopping or parking besides the curbstones, except for taxis that load or unload passengers.
What is the meaning of the following road marking?✓ No parking.in this area
What is the meaning of the following road marking?✓ A stopping place for certain types of vehicles where lay-bys are absent.
What is the meaning of the following road marking (where there is a lay-by and curbstones)?✓ Stopping is permitted for certain types of vehicles, as indicated in the signpost in place.
What is the meaning of the following road marking?✓ Vehicle parking spaces – parking is permitted according to the markings only.
What is the meaning of the light appearing in the following traffic light?✓ Red light: Stop.
