No Parking Sign
Shape: Circular (octagonal for Stop, inverted triangle for Give Way) · Colour: White with red border (prohibitory); blue with white symbol (positive mandatory, e.g. compulsory turn, keep left)
Parking of any vehicle is not permitted in this area.
What It Means
The No Parking sign (a "P" with a red cross or diagonal bar) prohibits leaving a vehicle unattended. Unlike No Stopping, you may briefly stop to drop or pick up passengers as long as you remain in the vehicle or nearby. Vehicles parked in no-parking zones are subject to towing by traffic police. In cities like Delhi and Mumbai, fines are imposed per hour of parking violation.
📍 Where You'll See It
Outside hospitals, near traffic signals, on narrow roads, no-parking lanes, bus stops, fire hydrant zones, and restricted zones.
✅ What You Must Do
Do not park. Move on to the nearest designated parking area. Brief stops for pick-up/drop are generally permitted if the driver remains.
⚠️ Common Mistake
Parking "just for 5 minutes" and leaving the vehicle unattended. Tow trucks are active and fines plus towing charges apply.
⚖️ Legal Note
Violation: Sec. 122 MV Act. Fine: ₹500–₹1,000. Vehicle may be towed. Towing + impound fees additional.
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Other Mandatory Signs
Stop
You must bring your vehicle to a complete halt at the stop line.
Give Way
Yield to all vehicles and pedestrians on the road you are entering.
No Entry
Entry of all vehicles is strictly prohibited in this direction.
Speed Limit 50
The maximum permitted speed on this stretch is 50 km/h.
No Stopping
Neither stopping nor parking is allowed at any time, for any reason.
No U-Turn
Making a U-turn to reverse your direction of travel is prohibited here.