No stopping versus no parking
No Stopping
This means no stopping at all - even if you are only letting someone out of the car, and regardless of whether you leave the engine running and stay in the car.
Stopping on a length of road to which a ‘No Stopping’ sign applies is an offence, unless you are outside the times specified on the sign.
Also, you must not stop where there is a continuous yellow line painted on the edge of the road.
No Parking
A driver must not stop on a length of road or in an area to which a no parking sign applies, unless the driver is dropping off or picking up, passengers or goods. The driver cannot leave the vehicle unattended and must complete the stop within 2 minutes or in accordance with what the sign indicates.
The following appeals would not be considered valid reasons for withdrawal of parking infringements:
No Stopping
- I only stopped to let my passenger out.
- I was waiting for my passenger.
- I only stopped for 2 minutes.
No Parking
- I only left my vehicle to get my passengers or retrieve the goods.
- I ran out of fuel.
