What does a curb painted yellow indicate?

A curb painted yellow indicates that stopping is permitted, but only for the purpose of loading or unloading passengers or goods. This means that drivers can temporarily halt their vehicle in this area to facilitate these actions, but must remain with the vehicle to ensure it does not block traffic or create a hazard. In many jurisdictions, yellow curbs help facilitate the flow of traffic and support local commercial activities by allowing quick stops near businesses without allowing long-term parking.

The other options refer to different parking regulations. A curb that indicates no parking at any time is generally identified by a red curb or specific signage. Time-limited parking is typically marked with signage indicating the allowed duration, while reserved parking for employees is designated with appropriate signage and often not marked by colored curbs at all. Hence, the yellow curb specifically conveys the loading and unloading rule, making it important for drivers to understand in order to comply with local traffic laws.