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Official United States Park and Ride Commuter Lot Road Sign

Federal MUTCD Specifications

Standard Code
D4-2
Sign Category
Guide & Services
Shape
Rectangle
Color Scheme
Blue or Green with Car & Transit Bus Icon

Guide & Services Road Sign (D4-2)

Park and Ride Commuter Lot Sign Meaning & Driving Rules

Identifies a designated public parking facility where commuters park vehicles to carpool or board public transit.

Required Driver Action & Right-of-Way Protocol

Follow the sign to access commuter parking and public transit connections.

Detailed Overview & Purpose

The Park & Ride sign (D4-2) directs commuters to free or low-cost parking lots connected to bus rapid transit, rail stations, or vanpool rendezvous points.

Key Standard & Origin: Park & Ride lots reduce commuter carbon emissions and traffic congestion by thousands of vehicles daily.

Where You'll Find This Sign

Freeway interchange exits and suburban transit hubs.

Common Driver Mistakes to Avoid

Using park-and-ride lots for unauthorized overnight commercial truck parking.

How This Sign Appears on the DMV Knowledge & Road Test

Tests public transit and commuter facility signs.

Legal Penalties and Moving Violations

Unauthorized overnight storage carries vehicle towing.

DMV Knowledge Check

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