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25. Parking
Parking means leaving a vehicle stationary at a place for a period of time rather than stopping only briefly because of traffic conditions or another immediate necessity. Many countries distinguish parking from a short stop made to pick up or drop off passengers or to load or unload goods, although the exact legal definition varies.
Parking may be permitted, restricted, reserved, time-limited or prohibited by traffic signs, road markings, parking zones and local regulations. Drivers must park without creating a danger or unnecessary obstruction and must comply with any conditions concerning payment, permits, vehicle categories or maximum parking duration.
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Does remaining in the car prevent waiting from counting as parking in Sweden?
No. Waiting can count as parking whether the vehicle is attended or not. Traffic delays, avoiding danger and actual passenger or goods handling are treated differently.
🔗 transportstyrelsen.se • Swedish Transport Agency, Stopping and Parking, 2024

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