Clearways

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A discussion on the radio set me thinking recently, just what is the difference between the clearway sign (red cross on a blue background in a red circle) and the no waiting sign (same sign but a single red line instead of a cross)?

The highway code says one is no waiting and one is no stopping. As the comedian who was taking the mickey said, it is hard to wait without stopping, or stop without waiting.

Just how long have you got to be stopped for before you are waiting?

I suspect many drivers don't know what either sign means anyway. I sometimes drive a bus at an airport, and I regularly have to pass cars stopped on a clearway while the driver uses the phone.

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Did you also know that if you breakdown on a clearway, it is a legal requirement to notify the Police and you should also inform them when the 'obstruction' is cleared.

[Ethel]

As already said - clearway is no stopping at all.

No waiting means no parking and going off, no waiting for passengers and so on, but you can stop to drop off, pick up and more importantly load and unload, providing the load is more than can be comfortably carried from the nearest parking space or car park.

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As long as a council parking attendant doesn't happen upon you as you are loading!