The “no stopping” sign is the round sign with a red border and a blue background, crossed by a red diagonal (often forming an “X” with two red diagonals in many countries).

What the sign looks like

  • Circular sign with a red border.
  • Dark blue (or similar) background in the centre.
  • One or two red diagonal bars across the middle (commonly forming an X).

What “no stopping” means

  • You must not stop your vehicle at all in that zone, not even briefly to drop off or pick up someone, except for emergencies or if traffic forces you to stop.
  • This is stricter than “no parking” or “no standing”, which may allow brief loading or passenger drop-off.

Where you often see it

  • Busy main roads and clearways where stopping would block traffic.
  • Near junctions, bus routes, or places where stopping could be dangerous or cause congestion.

In short, the sign with the red-bordered blue circle and red diagonal cross is the one that means “no stopping.”