Ch. 1 · Common Conduct

What does this sign mean?

[Multiple choice · Easy]

Stopping Permitted

Answer: C: Stopping Permitted

Explanation

Indication sign showing where stopping is permitted. Note that parking may still be prohibited.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 2: Following traffic signals

Hikari
Hikari
If stopping is okay, parking must be fine too, right?
Yui
Yui
Not quite! This is "Stopping Permitted," which means you can stop briefly but parking might still be prohibited there.
Hikari
Hikari
Wait, so stopping yes, but parking isn't automatically allowed?
Yui
Yui
Yep! Think of it as a quick drop-off zone — you can pause, but don't leave your car.

Source: Ch. 1 Common Conduct · Section (第２節 信号) · Rules of the Road, Ch.1 §2 / 2(3) Indication signs indicate that a particular traffic behavior is permitted, or that a location has a specific traffic designation. Types and meanings are listed in Appendix 3(1). This question relates to the “Stopping Permitted” sign/marking (see Appendix 3(1) or 3(2)).

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