New York DMV Permit Written TestRoad SignsMedium
You are driving on a roadway and see a rectangular white sign with the words 'NO PARKING ANY TIME' and a red circle with a slash through the letter 'P'. What does this sign indicate?
- AYou may park briefly to load or unload passengers.
- BParking is allowed for emergency vehicles only.
- CParking is never permitted at this location.
- DParking is restricted from 6 PM to 6 AM.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Parking is never permitted at this location.
The 'NO PARKING ANY TIME' sign, often reinforced by a red circle with a slash over a 'P', is a regulatory sign that strictly prohibits parking at all hours in that specific location.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. 'No Standing' or 'No Stopping' signs might have different implications for brief stops, but 'No Parking Any Time' is absolute.
- B. Signs for emergency vehicle parking are distinct and would explicitly state 'Emergency Vehicles Only'.
- D. Time-restricted parking would be indicated by specific hours on the sign.
NO PARKING ANY TIME Sign
A regulatory sign indicating that parking is prohibited at all times in the designated area.
- Prohibits parking 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Often includes text 'NO PARKING ANY TIME' or 'NO PARKING'.
- May be accompanied by a red circle with a slash over 'P'.
Memory trick: Parking rules are clear, read the sign and steer clear of fines.