How many minutes can you park on a no-parking road?
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Parking for more than five minutes on a no-parking road will result in a fine. The current working procedure of electronic police capturing illegal parking is as follows: when a vehicle enters a no-parking zone, the electronic police will automatically take a photo. If the vehicle leaves within 3 minutes, this photo will be automatically deleted. Below are the relevant regulations: For violations of road traffic safety laws and regulations regarding motor vehicle parking or temporary stopping, the violation can be pointed out, and an oral warning can be issued, ordering the driver to leave immediately. If the motor vehicle driver is not present or refuses to leave immediately despite being present, obstructing the passage of other vehicles or pedestrians, a fine will be imposed, and the vehicle may be towed to a location that does not obstruct traffic or to a place designated by the traffic management department of the public security organ.
I have ten years of driving experience, and on no-stopping roads, you absolutely cannot stop for any amount of time, not even a second. Once in the city center, my friend parked for less than a minute to buy water from a convenience store for convenience, and ended up getting a 200-yuan ticket from the traffic police, with a warning that the car would be towed. The police officer explained that no-stopping zones are set up to ensure smooth traffic flow and safety, such as allowing ambulances and fire trucks to pass or preventing potential rear-end collisions. I strictly adhere to these rules myself—I’d rather take a detour to find a paid parking lot and spend extra time than take the risk. In the long run, habitual illegal parking affects others, and roads are safer when everyone follows the rules. Remember, no-stopping signs mean zero tolerance—don’t make excuses to park for just a few minutes.
