Stopping is prohibited at this traffic sign.
Stopping at taxi stands is prohibited for several reasons: First, taxi stands serve to provide taxi drivers with a central location where they can wait for passengers. The available space should be kept free under all circumstances so that passengers can board at any time safely and without hindrance and the driver is not forced to obstruct traffic by parking in the second row. Second, taxi ranks are often placed in highly visible locations near transportation hubs to provide passengers with the opportunity to quickly find a taxi. If other vehicles were to stop in these locations, the flow of traffic could be hindered and potentially dangerous situations could be created.