How many minutes can you park on a yellow line?
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Parking is strictly prohibited on roadside sections marked with solid yellow lines, not even for a single minute. Here are some additional explanations: 1. If there is a circular prohibition sign with a blue background containing a red circle with a diagonal bar inside, temporary parking is allowed. If there is a red cross inside the circle, it indicates that both parking and temporary parking are prohibited. 2. If there are yellow dashed lines on both sides of the road, temporary parking is permitted. However, if the road has solid yellow lines, parking is prohibited. 3. Vehicles can be parked in designated parking spaces, but it's important to check for any time restrictions to avoid exceeding the allowed parking duration and resulting in illegal parking. 4. Areas marked with yellow grid lines prohibit all vehicles from parking. These are typically placed at the entrances of hospitals, institutions, etc., to prevent traffic congestion caused by parked vehicles.
As someone who frequently deals with traffic regulations, I've noticed that yellow lines usually indicate no parking or only very brief stops, such as for picking up or dropping off passengers, rather than specifying a time limit in minutes. There's no explicit time defined because it's a restricted zone signal designed to prevent congestion or accidents. For instance, stopping even for a minute at intersections in big cities can lead to traffic jams or getting a ticket. I recommend avoiding parking in yellow-lined areas altogether and instead looking for legal white-lined parking spots or designated parking zones to minimize risks. Always pay attention to roadside signs while driving—sometimes yellow lines may have slight variations when combined with dashed lines, but safety comes first, so never take chances. Remember, traffic fines typically range from 100 to 200 yuan, which isn't worth the risk.
