On-Street Parking Control Signs and Road Markings
On-street parking control signs and road markings tell drivers where they can park, when they can park
there, and what restrictions apply on UK roads. This page explains what these on-street parking control signs and
road markings mean, how to recognise them quickly, and links to every individual road sign and road marking in this category so you
can revise them for your car theory test, motorcycle theory test, HGV / LGV theory test, PCV
theory test, or ADI Part 1 theory test.
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What are on-street parking control signs and road markings?
On-street parking control signs and road markings are part of the UK road and traffic sign system used to give
drivers clear, helpful details about where they can park, when parking is allowed and what restrictions apply.
They help you avoid parking fines, keep junctions and busy routes clear, and plan your journey safely and
confidently.
You'll usually see:
- Parking bay signs showing who can park (for example, permit holders, pay and display,
disabled badge holders) and at what times.
- Road markings such as yellow lines indicating no waiting or no loading restrictions and when
they apply.
- Controlled parking zone and resident zone signs explaining the local parking rules across
whole streets or areas.
Understanding these on-street parking control signs and road markings is essential if you regularly drive in
towns and cities, near shops, schools or stations - and they can all appear in your DVSA driving theory test and
hazard perception test.
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Essential on-street parking control signs and road markings
you need to know for the DVSA theory test
The DVSA driving theory test can include questions about on-street parking control signs and road markings.
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Use this section to quickly find common on-street parking control signs and road markings in the UK road and
traffic sign system. Select a sign or road marking to open its dedicated page.
No waiting sign
Circular - blue with red border
Waiting
On-street parking control signs and road markings
View no waiting sign
Zone exit sign
Rectangular - white
Size restriction
Lorry
Waiting
On-street parking control signs and road markings
View zone exit sign
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Source: Department for Transport - Know Your Traffic Signs. Contains public sector
information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.