I am wondering if it is correct: "No parking both sides". I think it should be: "No parking either of the sides". Can you tell me whether the former one is correct or in correct? Because if it is correct, it is impossible to parking both sides at the same time.
2006-09-02 16:04:32 · 13 answers · asked by block_binder 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
That's very true. Congrats on taking note on that. The thing is using the correct term would take up way to much space. So they they use totally improper grammar.
Oh, and I don't think it would be "No parking either of the sides," I think it should be "No parking on either side of the street." I think yours might still be a fragmented sentence. Of course, my grammar has always been wishy-washy so what do I know?
2006-09-02 16:14:04 · answer #1 · answered by Mandy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Being from UK, I would have thought the correct way to phrase that would be......"No parking on either side". This would then indicate to the driver that parking is not permitted on any side of the road in question. Or i guess you could say " No parking, both sides". Unfortunately, commas are not used in road signage so i suggest that you really don't worry about it. Any one with an ounce of sense would understand what the sign meant.
2006-09-02 17:22:48 · answer #2 · answered by lounursey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is shorthand for "There is no parking on either side of the street". The sign does not have enough room for all of the words, so the shorter version is used. Although it is not correct english, it is generally understood by native english-speakers. I see how it can be confusing to someone whose native language is not english.
2006-09-02 16:09:46 · answer #3 · answered by TC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"No parking on either side" is correct. "No parking on both sides" makes it sound like you're not allowed to park on both sides at the same time.
2006-09-02 16:07:51 · answer #4 · answered by red 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"No parking both sides." means; No parking on either side There should be a coma after the word parking to make it make sense..
2006-09-02 16:14:49 · answer #5 · answered by It All Matters.~☺♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Signs are expensive to make and traffic signs need to get a lot of information out quickly.
"No U Turn"
What kind of language is that?
No Parking Both Sides
Right to the point
2006-09-02 16:07:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
How about :
"No Parking either side"
2006-09-02 16:09:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neither is native English. The native form would be "No parking on either side".
2006-09-02 16:18:28 · answer #8 · answered by Taivo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess it should be "No parking on either side"...but the other two are understandable.
2006-09-02 17:15:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the correct phrasing would be "No parking on either side."
2006-09-02 16:07:58 · answer #10 · answered by BoonieBlue 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋