R7-2 — No Parking Part-Time
Sign Specifications
| Code | R7-2 |
|---|---|
| Name | No Parking Part-Time |
| Category | Regulatory |
| Shape | Rectangle |
| Color | White / black (with red where applicable) |
| CA status | Recognized in the California MUTCD (2026) |
| MUTCD reference | § 2B.46 (MUTCD 11th Edition) |
| CA MUTCD reference | California MUTCD (2026) |
What This Sign Means
The R7-2 No Parking Part-Time sign is a white rectangle with a red and black legend. It is a regulatory parking-control sign that establishes where and when stopping, standing, or parking is restricted.
California Field Use
- Used to clear parking lanes for staging, equipment, or the work area itself.
- Coordinated with local parking enforcement and posted in advance where required by the agency.
Where It Goes on a TCP
Advance-warning / activity area — along the curb or lane being cleared, posted ahead per agency rules.
MUTCD Requirements
The R7-2 No Parking Part-Time is addressed under Part 2 (regulatory signs) of the MUTCD 11th Edition (MUTCD § 2B.46). Read the governing standard, guidance, option, and support text in the official MUTCD before applying it.
California Requirements
California adopts this sign through the California MUTCD, sometimes with state-specific sizing or application notes. A common conventional-road size is 12 x 18 in; larger sizes apply on expressways and freeways. Confirm the size and application for your facility against the current CA MUTCD (2026) and the Caltrans sign specifications and Standard Plans.
| Application | Standard Size |
|---|---|
| Standard | 12 x 18 in |
| Larger | 18 x 24 in |
Common Plan Review Comments
- Required advance posting time not met.
- Restriction limits (days/hours/extent) not shown on the plan.
- No coordination with local parking enforcement.
Compliance Notes
- Advance posting time met.
- Extent and hours match the plan.
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This is an educational reference only. Always verify sign selection, size, placement, and application against the current CA MUTCD 2026, Caltrans sign specifications, Standard Plans, project documents, and the reviewing agency's requirements.