No stopping
Do not stop in the area between the signs, not even for a moment.
4 practice questions use this sign.
Practice questions with this sign
What does this sign mean?
- Do not stop between the signs, not even for a moment. (Correct answer)
- There is a stop sign ahead.
- You may stop briefly to pick up passengers.
- Do not park, but you may stop to unload goods.
Explanation: No stopping is the strictest of these signs. You may not stop your vehicle in the area at all, even briefly.
A new driver thinks this sign means "stop here". What does it really mean?
- Stop here, then go when clear.
- Do not stop in the area between the signs. (Correct answer)
- Stop only for school buses.
- Stop only at night.
Explanation: This sign does not tell you to stop. It means you may not stop your vehicle between the signs, even for a moment.
A friend waves to you from the curb between two of these signs. What may you do?
- Keep going and pick them up at a legal spot past the signs. (Correct answer)
- Stop briefly if you stay in the car.
- Stop if your hazard lights are on.
- Stop if it takes less than one minute.
Explanation: Between No Stopping signs you may not stop at all, not even to pick up a passenger. Find a legal place to stop instead.
Don't mix it up with
Do not stop in the area between the signs, except briefly to load or unload passengers.
Do not park in the area between the signs. You may stop only to load or unload passengers or merchandise.
Come to a complete stop and go only when the way is clear. Stop at the stop line; if there is none, at the crosswalk; if none, at the edge of the sidewalk; if none, at the edge of the intersection.