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Official United States No Parking During Specific Hours Road Sign

Federal MUTCD Specifications

Standard Code
R7-2a
Sign Category
Regulatory
Shape
Vertical Rectangle
Color Scheme
White with Red Text and Hour Restrictions

Regulatory Road Sign (R7-2a)

No Parking During Specific Hours Sign Meaning & Driving Rules

Prohibits parking during specified hours (e.g. 8:30 AM TO 5:30 PM) on posted days.

Required Driver Action & Right-of-Way Protocol

Check the current time and day on the sign before leaving your vehicle parked.

Detailed Overview & Purpose

The No Parking Specific Hours sign (R7-2a) bans parking during peak traffic or street-sweeping hours, while permitting parking outside those windows.

Key Standard & Origin: Allows curb lanes to function as travel lanes during rush hour and parking lanes during off-peak hours.

Where You'll Find This Sign

Urban commuter corridors and downtown commercial shopping districts.

Common Driver Mistakes to Avoid

Misreading the AM/PM designation or failing to check the day of the week.

How This Sign Appears on the DMV Knowledge & Road Test

Tests parking regulation schedule comprehension.

Legal Penalties and Moving Violations

Parking tickets and towing during restricted rush-hour periods.

DMV Knowledge Check

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