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TAXIZONE

Regulatory sign · Parking and stopping

Taxi zone sign

Keep your own car out of this kerb space; it is for taxis only.

Road Rules 2014 (NSW) rule 182Asked in road safetyShown in 2 practice questions

What it means

What does the taxi zone sign mean in NSW?

The top half of our white plate is a red panel with TAXI ZONE in white letters. Under it, a red arrow runs right from a short upright bar, showing where the zone begins and which way it stretches along the kerb. While the sign applies, the space belongs to taxis. If you are in a private car you may not stop or park there, whether a taxi is waiting or not.

What to do

  1. 1

    Read the arrow to see how far along the kerb the zone runs.

  2. 2

    Drive past and pick up or drop off your passenger somewhere legal.

  3. 3

    Ask a friend to meet you at a proper parking spot, not the rank.

Practice questions with this sign

TAXIZONE

A stretch of kerb is signed TAXI ZONE. Can you stop there in your own car to drop off a friend?

Right.Not quite. The answer is B.

A taxi zone is kept for taxis while the sign applies. Other drivers must not stop or park in it.

Source: Road Rules 2014 (NSW) rule 182

TAXIZONE

The only free space outside a station is in a taxi zone, and you want to wait 5 minutes for a friend. What should you do?

Right.Not quite. The answer is B.

Private cars must not stop in a taxi zone while it applies, even for a short wait.

Source: Road Rules 2014 (NSW) rule 182

Common questions

Can I drop someone off in a taxi zone in NSW?
No. While the sign applies, only taxis may stop there, so set your passenger down at a legal spot nearby.
Can rideshare or private cars wait in a taxi rank?
A private car must not stop or park in a taxi zone while it applies, even for a short wait.

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