no parking zone

Meaning

A 'no parking zone' is a specific area on a street or highway where parking vehicles is strictly prohibited. These zones are usually marked by signs, painted curbs, or road markings to keep traffic flowing or ensure safety. Parking here can result in a fine or your vehicle being towed.

Examples

• I accidentally left my car in a no parking zone and got a ticket.

  I accidentally left my car in a no parking zone and got a ticket.

• Make sure you don't stop there; it's a clearly marked no parking zone.

  Make sure you don't stop there; it's a clearly marked no parking zone.

• The hotel entrance is a no parking zone, but you can stop briefly to drop off your bags.

  The hotel entrance is a no parking zone, but you can stop briefly to drop off your bags.

• Is this side of the street a no parking zone during the weekdays?

  Is this side of the street a no parking zone during the weekdays?

• They towed my car because I didn't realize it was a no parking zone.

  They towed my car because I didn't realize it was a no parking zone.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I parked in a not parking zone.

  ✓ I parked in a no parking zone.

  We use the noun adjunct phrase 'no parking zone' rather than using 'not' to negate the action.

• ✗ This street is a zone of no parking.

  ✓ This street is a no parking zone.

  'No parking zone' is a fixed compound noun. Rearranging it with prepositions sounds stilted and unnatural.

Related Expressions

Practice

• You can't leave your car here; the red curb means it's a ___.

  💡 A place where parking is illegal.

  Show answer

  no parking zone

• If you park in a ___, your car might get towed.

  💡 An area with parking restrictions.

  Show answer

  no parking zone