What is the meaning of alternating red-white colored curbstones?

1. It is permitted to stop but prohibited to park along the red-white marked area.
2. The marking is intended to emphasize separation areas, sidewalks and traffic islands, and it has no restrictive meaning.
3. Arranged parking space by means of parking tickets.
4. Correct answer: No stopping besides the curbstones, except for public transport that load or unload passengers.

WhyA red-and-white curb prohibits stopping and parking beside it. The exception is public vehicles such as taxis picking up or dropping off passengers.