Series E – Parking and stopping

Traffic sign E4: Parking place

Meaning, memory aid, common mistake and practice questions for sign E4.

Verkeersbord E4

Meaning E4

Parking place. This sign is about parking and stopping.

Code: E4 Series E Parking and stopping
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Memory aid

E = parking and stopping. Link the shape and colour to the message.

Common mistake

Common mistake: mixing up parking and stopping.

On the road

You look for a place to park and see sign E4 (Parking place). This sign says whether you may park or stop.

What should you do?

  • Check whether parking or stopping is allowed.
  • Read times and zone notes on supplementary plates.
  • Watch the road markings and nearby signs.

Practice questions with model answers

What does sign E4 mean?

Parking place. This sign is about parking and stopping. In theory questions the point is the immediate effect: what should you do now?

What should you change as soon as you see this sign?

Check whether parking or stopping is allowed. Read times and zone notes on supplementary plates. Watch the road markings and nearby signs. This is exactly what the CBR tests.

May you park here, stop here, or neither?

Check whether parking or stopping is banned, and look for times or zone signs. Parking lasts longer than stopping.

Frequently asked questions

What does sign E4 mean?

Parking place. This sign is about parking and stopping.

What should you do immediately at sign E4?

Check whether parking or stopping is allowed. Read times and zone notes on supplementary plates. Watch the road markings and nearby signs.

What is a common mistake with sign E4?

Common mistake: mixing up parking and stopping.

What else should you watch for with this sign?

Watch for supplementary plates, zone markings and any end signs.

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