No Parking Sign
Parking is not allowed at any time
What to do
Do not park in this area. Find legal parking elsewhere.
Tips
Your vehicle will be ticketed or towed if parked here.
Test yourself
You see this sign while driving. What do you have to do?
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Do not park in this area. Find legal parking elsewhere.
Common mistake
Parking briefly or with hazards on
About regulatory signs
Regulatory signs are usually white rectangles with black or red markings, and they carry the force of law — speed limits, turn restrictions, right-of-way. Ignoring one is a traffic violation. The written test regularly checks whether you know exactly what a regulatory sign requires you to do.
Practice questions about this sign
When is it legal to park in a 'No Parking' zone?
- A. When making a quick delivery while following local parking regulations
- B. Only if no other parking is available within 200 feet
- C. When using hazard lights and staying within 15 minutes
- D. Never without a permit or specific authority
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D. Never without a permit or specific authority — No Parking zones prohibit parking regardless of duration or reason. If you must stop briefly to load/unload, check if the zone also prohibits stopping and standing. Violating these zones can result in fines and towing.
Source: California Driver's Handbook — No Parking Zone Rules · verified 2026-07-28
What is a 'loading zone' and how does it differ from a 'no parking' zone?
- A. A loading zone is only for commercial trucks
- B. They are identical — both prohibit stopping while following local parking regulations
- C. It permits brief stops to load or unload only
- D. A loading zone requires a special permit at all times
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C. It permits brief stops to load or unload only — A loading zone allows brief stops to load/unload passengers or freight. The driver must remain with the vehicle. Parking (leaving the vehicle unattended) in a loading zone is a violation.
Source: California Driver's Handbook — Loading Zone Rules · verified 2026-07-28
Frequently asked questions
What does the No Parking Sign mean?
Parking is not allowed at any time
What should you do at a No Parking Sign?
Do not park in this area. Find legal parking elsewhere.
Reference standard: Federal Highway Administration Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices ↗. State and local agencies may add rules or operating times, so follow the complete posted sign where you drive. How DMV Prep sources content.
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