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What is the meaning of the following road marking (where there is a lay-by and curbstones)?

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  1. Stopping is permitted for certain types of vehicles, as indicated in the signpost in place.· Correct answer
  2. A parking space for two-wheelers.
  3. Stopping in the marked area is permitted for all types of vehicles.
  4. A place where stopping is permitted for non-motor vehicles only.

Explanation

Marking 512 indicates a stopping place for a particular type of vehicle where there is a bay and curb stones. Stopping within the bay is prohibited except for the type of vehicle whose stopping is permitted. The correct answer is 'Stopping is permitted for a particular type of vehicle, as listed on the sign placed at the location.'.

How to approach it

Marking 512 = stopping in the bay for a particular vehicle only

512baystopping

Common mistake

Thinking that the bay is open to everyone

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