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What does the no stopping or parking sign mean in Turkey?
Last updated: 28 October 2026 · Sign code: P-2 · Stopping and parking signs
In short: The no stopping sign means you may not stop your vehicle here at all, not even briefly to drop someone off. It is a blue circle with a red border and a red cross (X).
What should you do when you see this sign?
- Do not stop even to let passengers in or out.
- Only stop when traffic forces you to (red light, queue, officer's signal).
- Move to a place outside the restricted area if you need to stop.
Where and why is it used?
This sign is used on narrow roads where traffic must keep moving, around junctions and near bus stops. Waiting in a queue or at a red light does not count as stopping.
Blue circle or blue square Show where stopping, waiting and parking are allowed or banned. This is the group people confuse most.
Which sign is it confused with?
How is it asked in the Turkish driving exam?
The question below comes from testcim's free question pool, in English. Tap an option to see the correct answer and the explanation.
Question 1
What is prohibited where the sign shown is placed?
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: C) Both stopping and parking
The sign with an X prohibits both stopping and parking.
Stopping and parking signs: other signs
- No parking (P-1)
To see every sign with pictures on one page, go to the Turkish road signs guide. For the other traffic topics, try the traffic questions.
This is a simplified drawing for learning; the official sign's dimensions and details may differ.
Sources (Turkish): Highway Traffic Law No. 2918 · Highway Traffic Regulation · KGM road signs handbook, vertical signs