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Official United States No Parking Any Time Road Sign

Federal MUTCD Specifications

Standard Code
R7-1
Sign Category
Regulatory
Shape
Vertical Rectangle
Color Scheme
White with Red Lettering and Arrows

Regulatory Road Sign (R7-1)

No Parking Any Time Sign Meaning & Driving Rules

Prohibits parking or leaving a vehicle unattended at any time along the designated curb or roadway.

Required Driver Action & Right-of-Way Protocol

Do not park or leave your vehicle along this curb. Find legal designated parking.

Detailed Overview & Purpose

The No Parking Any Time sign (R7-1) establishes a permanent parking ban. You may briefly stop to load or unload passengers or merchandise, but you cannot park or leave your vehicle unattended.

Key Standard & Origin: Red lettering indicates prohibition ('NO PARKING'); green lettering indicates permitted parking ('2 HR PARKING').

Where You'll Find This Sign

Curbsides near fire hydrants, driveways, intersections, and narrow urban streets.

Common Driver Mistakes to Avoid

Leaving the engine running with hazard lights on and thinking it is not 'parking' — it is still illegal.

How This Sign Appears on the DMV Knowledge & Road Test

Tests parking restrictions, curb colors, and parking violation definitions.

Legal Penalties and Moving Violations

Parking violation fines ($50–$150) and immediate vehicle towing.

DMV Knowledge Check

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