No Parking
regulatory sign · rectangle v · white
Parking is prohibited where posted, during the times listed.
- Visual breakdown
- White rectangle with a red P in a circle-and-slash, or red NO PARKING text with times.
- Shape recognition
- Vertical rectangle = enforceable rule; check the arrows and times on the plaque.
- Color recognition
- Red elements = prohibition. Red curb paint carries the same meaning.
- Memory trick
- Slashed P = 'P is not for you.' Always read the fine print — times and arrows define the zone.
- Real-world example
- A 'No Parking 7–9 AM' sign allows evening parking but earns a tow during the morning commute.
- Common mistakes
- Ignoring arrow direction — the restriction applies in the direction the arrow points from the sign.
- Quick recall method
- Slashed P = read times, follow arrows.
