Clearway Sign (No Stopping): You must not stop on the carriageway, not even to pick someone up.
No stopping (clearway) (Prohibition sign (category C))

Clearway Sign (No Stopping): meaning and what to do

Quick answer:You must not stop on the carriageway, not even to pick someone up. Keep moving.

A blue circle with a red border and a red cross means no stopping. On a UK clearway you must not stop on the main carriageway at all, not even to pick someone up or set them down.

What to do when you see this sign

Keep moving.

Good to know: Vienna countries; the UK uses it for clearways.

What kind of sign is it?

Prohibition sign (category C). Round signs with a red ring tell you what you must not do. Breaking them is an offence and can mean a fine and penalty points.

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Questions about this sign

What does the blue circle with a red cross mean?
No stopping (clearway). You must not stop on the main carriageway, not even to pick someone up or set them down.

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