Curbstones painted in alternating red-and-white indicate an absolute prohibition on stopping and parking, except for taxis while picking up or dropping off passengers. The painting highlights a place where parking would obstruct traffic or create a hazard.
Red-and-white = no stopping and no parking (except taxis)
Thinking a brief stop is allowed, stopping too is prohibited at red-and-white
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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.
What is the meaning of the light appearing in the following traffic light?✓ Stop – don't continue driving for as long as the red light is on.
