What is an Urban Clearway?
What is an Urban Clearway?
An Urban Clearway is a type of road restriction used in built-up (urban) areas.
It means: you cannot stop, park, or wait on the road during the times shown on the sign.
The only exception is stopping briefly to pick up or drop off passengers..
What is an Urban Clearway Explained
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Urban Clearway Explained
When does it apply?
The restriction is only in force during the times shown on the roadside sign.
Outside those hours, you can stop or park normally (unless there are other restrictions).
Why do we have them?
They’re designed to keep busy roads clear at peak times – like rush hour in cities – so traffic keeps moving smoothly.
Think of them as a “no parking, no hanging around” rule to prevent congestion
Urban Clearway Meaning
Typical mistakes learners make:
Thinking it’s the same as a Clearway sign (white circle with red border) → that one means no stopping at all, at any time.
Forgetting that you can stop briefly for passengers – but you cannot wait or park..
An Urban Clearway = no parking, no waiting, only quick passenger drop-offs or pick-ups during the hours shown.
