DL - Parking and stopping

In urban areas, cars can be parked or stopped on the side of the road, unless if it is prohibited by a traffic sign or other regulations. Cars may not be parked at intersections or in front of driveways.



Stopping is a short-term activity. For example, picking up a passenger and loading a car are stopping. Parking is usually a longer-term activity, but parking is also considered to be a situation where a passenger, for example, quickly visits a kiosk while the driver is sitting in the car. The fact that the car is running does not affect the assessment of whether it is parking or stopping.

It is good to know that the engine of a motorized vehicle may not be left running for more than two minutes if the vehicle is stationary for any reason other than a mandatory traffic obstruction. However, the engine may be left running for a maximum of four minutes before setting off if the temperature is above -15 degrees Celsius.

No parking sign

The arrow pointing down on the yellow additional sign indicates that the parking ban ends. The white car in the picture is parked correctly. Parking is prohibited in this location before the traffic sign.

No parking
No stopping
No parking area
In a no-parking zone, parking after the sign is prohibited on all roads in the area, unless parking is specifically permitted by traffic signs indicating parking. No-parking zones can be considerably large.

No stopping sign

Parking and even short stops are prohibited after this traffic sign. For example, you are not allowed to stop to pick up passengers. The black car in the picture is parked incorrectly. You may park and stop the car in the spaces after the P sign.





Parking in front of the crosswalk is prohibited

It is impossible for a driver passing a white car to see if anyone is entering the crosswalk. When passing a vehicle standing in front of a crosswalk, you should stop next to it and make sure that no one is entering the crosswalk. It is especially difficult to see a small child from behind another vehicle.

Parking is prohibited at the intersection

Parking and stopping at the intersection is prohibited. The white car in the picture is parked in the middle of the intersection. Leave at least 5 meters of safety distance before and after the intersection so that the car does not interfere with other traffic.

Parking or stopping is not permitted in the area marked in red in picture.

Using the parking disc

In many places, parking is allowed for a limited period. The restriction can be announced only by stating the permitted parking time or in many places the driver must use a parking disc or otherwise indicate the start time of parking. You can also use an electronic parking disc. The time on the parking disc may not be changed after parking.

The start time of parking is marked as the time when the vehicle is parked. The start time is marked as the hour or half hour following the start of parking, depending on which time is earlier. Example: if you park at 8:45, place the parking disc at 9:00.




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