Where and how you stop is regulated, and stopping in the wrong place can be a hazard or an offence.
- No stopping / no standing / no parking: each is different, "no parking" still allows a brief stop to load; "no stopping" forbids stopping at all.
- Prohibited locations: do not park within a marked distance of fire hydrants, intersections, crosswalks, or on a bridge, these vary, so obey posted signs.
- Parking on a hill: turn your wheels so the vehicle will roll away from traffic if it moves, and set the parking brake.
- Lights and visibility: use headlights from dusk to dawn and in poor visibility; use low beams when meeting oncoming traffic or following closely.
- Hazard lights: use them only when stopped or moving very slowly as a warning, not as an excuse to park illegally.
Common mistake: treating "no stopping" and "no parking" as the same thing. A "no stopping" sign forbids even a momentary halt; a "no parking" sign allows a brief stop to pick up or drop off.
🧠 Memory hook, "lights on, dusk to dawn": headlights belong on from dusk to dawn and any time visibility is poor.
Recall: What is the difference between a "no stopping" and a "no parking" sign? When should you switch from high beams to low beams?