Taxi
The sign indicates a taxi stand
When You See This Sign
When you see the taxi sign it means the space is intended for taxis and that only taxis may stop or park there. If you are not driving a taxi, you should not use the space for boarding or alighting; instead, continue to a legal waiting or parking area nearby.
Rules & Regulations
- The sign indicates a taxi stand where only taxis are allowed to stop and park.
- Other vehicles may not stand, park, or use the space for boarding or alighting unless a specific supplementary sign states otherwise.
- The restriction of the sign applies at all times if there is no time indication on a supplementary sign below it.
- Taxi drivers must follow the sign's markings and the stand's queuing rules, such as queue order and designated waiting spots.
Tips for Drivers
- If you are not a taxi: do not drive into the taxi stand to drop off or pick up passengers — choose a nearby parking area or pull-off instead.
- Be attentive when passing a taxi stand — taxis may suddenly pull out into traffic to pick up a customer.
- If you are a taxi: take your place in the queue and move forward when the next spot becomes available so as not to block traffic.
- Observe any supplementary signs with time restrictions or other conditions so you comply with when the sign's rules apply.
Common Mistakes
- Believing that it is allowed to stop briefly to drop off a passenger at a taxi stand — it is usually prohibited for other vehicles.
- Confusing a taxi stand with a bus stop and assuming different rules apply — a taxi stand is reserved for taxis.
- Assuming the sign only applies during daytime — if there is no supplementary sign, the rules apply around the clock.
Test Yourself
Road Sign: Taxi
What applies at the location where this sign is placed?
- A It is a taxi stand
- B It is a bus stop
- C Parking prohibited at all times
- D Only loading and unloading allowed
Exam Tip
On the theory test you may get a question about whether you are allowed to use a taxi stand to stop briefly and drop off passengers — the correct answer is usually no if you are not driving a taxi.
Did You Know?
Taxi stands are often located at train stations, airports, and major entrances, and may be supplemented with time indications or zone markings depending on local traffic planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
As a private motorist, am I allowed to stop briefly to drop someone off at a taxi stand?
No, in general other vehicles may not stop or park at a taxi stand. Only taxis are permitted, and exceptions are made only in emergencies or if a supplementary sign explicitly allows it.
Does a taxi stand always apply around the clock?
Yes, the restriction of the sign applies around the clock if there is no time indication on a supplementary sign below it. If there is a supplementary sign, you must follow the specified times.
Can bicycles or mopeds use a taxi stand?
No, taxi stands are reserved for taxis. Bicycles, mopeds, and other vehicles may not use the space for waiting or parking unless stated otherwise.
What should a taxi driver do if the stand is full?
The taxi driver should queue according to local markings or look for another legal waiting spot. The driver must not block lanes or other traffic areas while waiting.
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