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You are leaving a restricted parking area: understand the 667.2 sign.

667.2 - End of partial verge or footway parking area British road sign meaning

The 'End of partial verge or footway parking area' sign (667.2) signals that you are exiting a zone where specific parking, waiting, loading, or unloading rules previously applied. Always read this sign in conjunction with any accompanying arrows, times, road markings, kerb marks, and bay limits to understand the precise end of the controlled area. Ensure you know the new rules that apply after this sign to avoid contravening regulations.

Understanding the 'End of Parking Area' Sign (667.2)

This sign signifies the conclusion of an area where specific parking rules were in effect. Proper interpretation is crucial for your theory test revision, ensuring you adhere to traffic sign explanations and avoid contraventions.

Definition of 667.2

Parking and loading signs often contain several conditions in a small space. This sign may allow stopping for a specific purpose, prohibit waiting, restrict loading, reserve a bay, set a time limit, or mark the end of a controlled area. Learners should read the whole sign assembly before stopping because a vehicle can be in contravention even when it is stopped only briefly. It is listed in the catalogue as code 667.2.

Meaning of 667.2

"End of partial verge or footway parking area" tells drivers how waiting, parking, loading, unloading, or bay use is controlled. The sign must be read with arrows, times, road markings, kerb marks, and bay limits.

Allowed actions for 667.2

Stop only where the sign permits your vehicle, purpose, and time of day.Use marked bays correctly and keep access points, crossings, and junctions clear.Check arrows to see which direction the restriction applies.Leave the vehicle only when the full sign and road markings allow it.

Prohibited actions for 667.2

Do not wait, park, load, or unload where the sign or markings prohibit it.Do not assume a bay is unrestricted without checking times and plates.Do not stop beyond arrows or outside bay markings.Do not ignore kerb marks, yellow lines, permit conditions, or return-period rules.

667.2 - End of partial verge or footway parking area road sign FAQ

Get clear, practical answers to the most common questions about the 667.2 - End of partial verge or footway parking area road sign. Learn how the sign works, what rules it represents, and how it affects real driving situations. This FAQ strengthens your understanding and supports accurate decision making for the British driving theory exam in Great Britain.

What does the 667.2 'End of partial verge or footway parking area' sign mean?

This sign indicates the point where restrictions on verge or footway parking, or other specific parking/loading rules previously in force, have ended. You are now leaving that controlled zone and different rules may apply. Always check for any new signs or road markings that indicate what is now permitted or prohibited.

Do I need to check other signs or markings when I see the 667.2 sign?

Yes, absolutely. The 667.2 sign marks the end of a controlled area, but it's crucial to see what rules now apply. Look for new signs, variations in yellow lines, kerb markings, or bay markings that will tell you if parking, waiting, or loading is now allowed or still restricted in this new area.

Are there any common theory test traps related to the 667.2 sign?

A common trap is assuming that because a restriction has ended, all parking is now automatically allowed. Learners may forget to check for new signs or markings that could indicate a different type of restriction or a new controlled zone beginning. Always confirm the current rules before stopping.

If the previous area had time limits for parking, does the 667.2 sign mean I can park for any length of time now?

Not necessarily. The 667.2 sign simply signifies the end of a *specific* parking control. You must still observe any *new* signs, road markings, or bay restrictions that may be in place in the area you are now entering. These could include different time limits, permit requirements, or outright prohibitions.

What should I do if I was parked under the previous restrictions and see the 667.2 sign?

When you see the 667.2 sign, it means the previous parking rules no longer apply. You should then check the immediate area for any new signs or road markings to understand the current regulations. If the new area permits it, you can continue to park or use the bay according to those new rules; otherwise, you must move your vehicle.

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667.2 - End of partial verge or footway parking area road sign

Other names for the 667.2 - End of partial verge or footway parking area

The 667.2 - End of partial verge or footway parking area road sign may also be known by these alternative names or terms.

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Great Britain Parking and Loading Signs road sign category

The 667.2 - End of partial verge or footway parking area road sign is part of the Great Britain Parking and Loading Signs category, which groups together signs with similar rules and functions.

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