In which places is it prohibited to stop in order to avoid obstructing pedestrians and cyclists?

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Traffic regulations establish places where stopping and parking are prohibited due to the risk they pose to road safety or traffic flow. The correct answer is at level crossings, cyclist crossings, and pedestrian crossings. Detailed explanation: Pedestrian and cyclist crossings: These are safety zones exclusively for vulnerable users. Stopping the vehicle there, even for a moment, forces the pedestrian or cyclist to enter the road outside their markings, exposing them to being run over and hiding their presence from other drivers. Level crossings: Stopping on train tracks is extremely dangerous for obvious collision reasons. Regarding the other options: In loading and unloading zones, stopping (less than 2 minutes without leaving the vehicle) is generally allowed for that purpose, unless signs state otherwise. In motorcycle parking bays, the restriction is about space usage, but it does not imply a direct danger of hitting pedestrians like blocking a zebra crossing does.

In which places is it prohibited to stop in order to avoid obstructing pedestrians and cyclists?

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