7Pavement markings#

7.4Restricted parking zones#

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Diagonal pavement markings may be used to discourage parking in ‘NO STOPPING’ areas where:

  • a) the prohibition has been installed to permit unobstructed visibility to and of road users, such as at the approaches to school crossings, or
  • b) violations of the stopping prohibitions are prevalent.

The arrangement shown in Figure 7.4 of this Manual should be reserved for areas only where a particular need exists.

Figure 7.4 – Pavement markings for ‘No Stopping’ areas
Figure 7.4 – Pavement markings for ‘No Stopping’ areasp. 17

Road to have a minimum sealed width of 10 m. · Diagonal markings shall be installed in accordance with MUTCD Part 2 Figure 5.5. · For details of other pavement markings and signs, refer to MUTCD Part 2. · Markings to be restricted to locations where parking violations continually occur. · Markings are not used where the parking lane is used as a traffic lane during peak hours.

Source: MUTCD Part 11 · pages 16–17 Open PDF at this page Search this document