Subsidiary signs

What do subsidiary signs look like?

Subsidiary signs are square with a white background and black text. What's special about subsidiary signs is that they only apply when used together with a main sign. The subsidiary sign clarifies what the main sign means and where it applies.

Parking disc or free ticket

The subsidiary sign indicates that parking at the location is permitted only when either a device showing the time at which the vehicle was parked or a ticket from a parking meter showing the time when free parking expires is placed clearly visible behind the windshield of the vehicle.

Parking disc or free ticket

Is the parking disc or free ticket subsidiary sign important for the theory test and the driving test?

This sign is part of the curriculum, but it is not among the most central for the theory test or the driving test. Even so, it is important to understand what it means, especially if you are asked to park during the driving test. Knowing how to use a parking disc or free ticket shows that you have a good understanding of the traffic rules and can park correctly in accordance with the regulations.

What does the parking disc or free ticket subsidiary sign mean?

The "parking disc/free ticket" subsidiary sign is used to show that parking in an area is only allowed if you use a parking disc or a free ticket from a parking machine. The sign is placed under the "Parking" sign and indicates that the driver must document the time the car was parked. The parking disc must be set to the time the car was parked and placed clearly visible behind the windshield. If a free ticket is required, this must be obtained from a parking machine and placed visibly behind the windshield. The ticket shows when the free parking expires, and it is important to follow the time limit to avoid fines.