Parking restriction
No Stopping
Do not stop in the signed area unless a specific exception applies.
Last reviewed by NSW Parking Rules editorial team:
What it means
A No Stopping sign usually means the vehicle must not be brought to rest in the controlled area.
What drivers should do
- Keep moving through the signed area.
- Check arrows and time panels.
- Use another legal space for passenger pick-up.
How to read this sign
- Read the sign face first, then any smaller panels above or below it.
- Check arrows to see where the controlled kerb section starts and ends.
- Check days, times, permit wording, payment wording and vehicle-class wording.
- Keep moving through the signed area.
If a fine notice mentions this sign
- Check whether the notice refers to a No Stopping sign or a related rule.
- Photograph the sign from the driver's approach direction if the street setup can still be checked.
- Compare the notice time with any time panel on the sign.
- Keep any permit, payment receipt, app session or loading record if it changes the answer.
Related parking rules
Official sources
Use these official sources to confirm the current rule, fine amount, sign wording or local council condition before relying on a parking decision.
- Transport for NSW
Official transport guidance and road user information for New South Wales.
- NSW legislation
Official NSW legislation source for road rules and statutory instruments.
General information only.
This guide is independent and does not replace NSW legislation, the sign at the kerb, your penalty notice or advice from the relevant authority.
