Ch. 1 · Common Conduct

What does this sign mean?

[Multiple choice · Easy]

Answer: D: No Parking

Explanation

"No Parking" prohibits parking only; brief stopping (under 5 minutes for loading or passenger drop-off) is allowed.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 2: Following traffic signals

Hikari
Hikari
Does this mean I can't stop here at all?
Yui
Yui
Actually, it's 'No Parking' — you can't park, but you can stop briefly for under five minutes to load stuff or drop someone off.
Hikari
Hikari
Wait, so quick stops are okay?
Yui
Yui
Yep! Just don't leave your car there. A quick passenger drop is totally fine.

Source: Ch. 1 Common Conduct · Section (第２節 信号) · Rules of the Road, Ch.1 §2 / 2(2) Regulatory signs prohibit certain traffic behaviors or designate specific ways of traveling. The types of signs and their meanings are as listed in Appendix 3(1). This question relates to the “No Parking” sign/marking (see Appendix 3(1) or 3(2)).

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