Parking Rules and Obligation
- 1/30Waiting (Parking)’ for a vehicle.
Waiting, or parking, refers to leaving a vehicle in a specific location for any duration, whether limited or unlimited.
Stopping’ a vehicle.
Stopping implies halting the vehicle for a brief period, specifically for the purpose of passenger movement or the loading/unloading of items.
A ’Pedestrians crossing place’.
This is a marked area on the road specifically designated for pedestrians to cross. Drivers are required to stop before this line to allow pedestrians safe passage.
A ’Handicap Parking Place’.
This is a specifically allocated space for handicap vehicles, identified by a sign and road surface marking. Parking here is restricted to authorized vehicles only.
The ’Shoulder of the Road’.
This is a part of the road adjacent to the main carriageway, designated for emergency stopping of vehicles. Regular driving on the shoulder is prohibited.
A ’No Parking Sign’.
This sign, a circular sign with a red frame, blue background, and a red diagonal, indicates that parking is prohibited in the designated area.
A ’No Stop and No Waiting Sign’.
This sign, a circular sign with a red frame, blue background, and two crossed red diagonals, indicates that both stopping and waiting (parking) are prohibited.
A ’Parking Directional Sign’.
This rectangular blue sign with a white ’P’ guides road users towards designated parking areas.
A ’Handicap Parking Sign’.
This rectangular blue sign with a white square containing a black handicap logo directs road users to parking spaces specifically reserved for handicap vehicles.
A ’Bus parking Sign’.
This rectangular blue sign with a white square containing a black picture of a bus or train guides road users to parking areas designated for buses or trains.
Places designated as pedestrian crossings and on sidewalks.
Parking or stopping on pedestrian crossings and sidewalks is prohibited to ensure clear passage and safety for pedestrians.
Bridges, high passages, and tunnels.
Stopping or parking on bridges, high passages, and in tunnels is generally forbidden due to safety concerns and to maintain continuous traffic flow.
Carriageway near a height or turns.
Parking or stopping near crests of hills or sharp turns is prohibited as it creates blind spots and poses a danger to other road users.
Within fifteen meters of crossroads, square entrances, roundabouts, pedestrian crossings, and public transport stations.
Maintaining a minimum distance of fifteen meters from these critical points ensures clear visibility and safe maneuvering for all road users, including public transport and pedestrians.
Carriageway beside a continuous long road marking that prohibits crossing.
Parking or stopping next to continuous road markings that prohibit crossing can obstruct traffic flow and force other vehicles to illegally cross the line, posing a hazard.
Places where parking or stopping would block traffic lights, road surface markings, or obscure vehicles from other road users.
It is prohibited to park or stop in locations that would impede the visibility of traffic control devices or obstruct the view of other vehicles, creating dangerous situations.
In front of house entrances/exits, vehicle garages, petrol stations, hospitals, ambulance centers, fire brigade, police stations, military areas, or education institutions.
Parking or stopping in front of these specific locations is generally forbidden without explicit permission, as it can block essential access and emergency services.
Places where parking would obstruct the movement of another parked vehicle.
Drivers are prohibited from parking in a manner that would prevent another already parked vehicle from moving, ensuring considerate use of parking spaces.
Carriageway directly beside another parked vehicle.
Parking directly beside another already parked vehicle on the carriageway is often prohibited as it can create a double-parking situation, obstructing traffic flow.
Places specifically designated as ’no parking’ and ’no stopping’.
Any area clearly identified by signage or markings as a ’no parking’ or ’no stopping’ zone prohibits such actions.
Handicap parking and other similar restricted places.
Spaces designated for handicap parking or other specialized uses are restricted, and parking there without proper authorization is prohibited.
Paid vehicle parking places, without paying the stipulated service fees.
In paid parking zones, it is mandatory to pay the stipulated service fees before parking your vehicle. Failure to do so is a violation.
Places determined by the Minister for transport vehicles (Trucks), tractors, trailers, and semi-trailers.
Specific areas may be designated for certain types of transport vehicles like trucks, tractors, trailers, and semi-trailers, as determined by authorities. Parking other vehicle types there is prohibited.
Stopping a vehicle at a distance exceeding half a meter from the edge of the sidewalk or road shoulder.
For emergency stops, it is prohibited to stop a vehicle further than half a meter from the edge of the sidewalk or the road shoulder, ensuring minimal obstruction.
Using stones or similar objects to secure vehicle wheels when stopping on the road.
While permissible only out of necessity in an emergency, drivers are prohibited from using stones or similar items to secure wheels for stopping on the road; they must be removed before leaving.
Stopping vehicles at turns.
Stopping at road turns is prohibited due to the inherent risk of reduced visibility. If absolutely necessary due to an emergency, maintain a minimum distance of 20 meters from the turn.
Stopping a vehicle at a turn, if necessary due to an emergency.
If an emergency necessitates stopping at a turn, it is crucial to position the vehicle at least 20 meters away to provide adequate warning and visibility for other road users.
A faulty vehicle on roads outside cities.
To warn other drivers of a faulty vehicle outside city limits, a reflector triangle must be placed at a distance of not less than 100 meters to ensure visibility and prevent accidents.
A faulty vehicle on roads inside cities.
To warn other drivers of a faulty vehicle within city limits, a reflector triangle must be placed at a distance of not less than 50 meters to provide sufficient warning.
Securing a vehicle when stopping on the road for an emergency.
In an emergency stop, drivers are required to use the vehicle’s hand brakes, jacks, and activate reflectors and warning light devices to safely secure the vehicle and alert other road users.