Road markings and lightsQuestion 84 of 424

What do yellow marks on the kerb mean?

  1. Parking is allowed for one hour
  2. Only taxis may stop there
  3. Loading and unloading is banned at the times on the plate
  4. Loading is allowed at any time
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Correct answer: Loading and unloading is banned at the times on the plate

Yellow kerb marks ban loading and unloading at the times on the nearby plate. You may still stop for passengers.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Road markings, Loading restrictions on roads other than Red Routes

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026