Prohibition signs

What do prohibition signs look like?

Prohibition signs are round with a white background, red border and black symbols. There are exceptions to this rule of thumb. Prohibition signs forbid traffic of certain vehicles or specific manners of driving. The signs typically apply from the sign until the next intersection.
End of parking zone

End of parking zone

End of parking zone.

End of parking zone

Is the end of parking zone sign important for the theory test and the practical driving test?

This sign is part of the curriculum, but is perhaps not the most central for the theory test and the practical driving test; however, it is important to understand what it means in order to park legally and avoid fines.

What does the end of parking zone sign mean?

The end of parking zone sign marks the end of an area where specific parking rules have been in effect.

Where do you find the end of parking zone sign?

The sign is placed where the parking zone ends, for example:

  • At the exit of an area with parking restrictions – to mark that special parking rules no longer apply.
  • In urban areas – to indicate that parking fees or time restrictions are no longer required.
  • In residential areas with resident parking – to show that the resident parking rules end.
Picture of an end of parking zone sign

What happens after this sign?

After the parking zone has been canceled:

  • General parking rules apply – you must again follow the regular parking rules.
  • New signs may give other parking restrictions – you must follow any new signs after the end of the zone.

Why is this sign important?

The sign is important to inform drivers that the special parking rules in a zone no longer apply, and that they must be aware of any new rules that may apply.