On-street parking control

Signs and road markings that show where and when you can and cannot park. These are the on-street parking control you need to recognise for the DVSA theory test and for safe driving afterwards.

Every parking sign in this category

Single yellow line

One yellow line along the kerb means waiting is banned during the times shown on the nearby plate.

Double yellow lines

Two yellow lines along the kerb mean no waiting at any time, on any day of the year.

Loading restriction kerb marks

Short yellow bars painted on the kerb that ban loading and unloading, not just waiting.

Controlled parking zone entry sign

A large sign at the entrance to an area where parking is controlled on every street during set hours.

Parking place sign

The blue and white P sign showing an authorised parking area, with conditions on the plate below.

Disabled badge holders parking bay

A bay marked with the wheelchair symbol, reserved for Blue Badge holders only.

No stopping clearway sign

A blue circle with a red cross, meaning you must not stop on the main carriageway at any time.

Red route red lines

Single and double red lines used on major urban routes where stopping is banned to keep traffic flowing.