Most people are probably aware that you must not park too close to an intersection, but not everyone is sure of the exact distance that applies.
The answer is that there is a parking ban within 10 meters of a road crossing. No part of the car must therefore be less than ten meters from the road crossing when parking. Not only that, but there is also a ban on stopping within 10 meters of a road crossing.
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Not just at intersections
You may also not stop or park at a pedestrian crossing, or 10 meters before a pedestrian crossing. However, it is permitted to stop or park immediately after a pedestrian crossing unless otherwise specified.
In some situations, parking within 10 meters of an intersection or before a pedestrian crossing can be considered safe for traffic and not hinder accessibility. In these cases, parking may be permitted, whereupon this is indicated with a P sign and supplementary extension arrows.
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Where do you measure from?
Even if you know that it is 10 meters from the intersection that applies, it can be difficult to know where to start measuring from.
The answer is that you measure from the outer edge of the crossing roadway.
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Then you must stand 30 meters from the intersection
However, road crossings are not the only type of crossing that you can encounter out on the roads, and 10 meters is thus not the only number you need to remember.
At a level crossing, parking is prohibited within 30 meters of the crossing. A level crossing is a crossing between a road and a railway or tramway that runs on its own embankment.
It is also not permitted to stop at a tramway crossing or railway crossing.
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