In this chevron-marked zone, may drivers drive or stop on it?

In this chevron-marked zone, may drivers drive or stop on it?
A)Stopping yes, driving through no.
B)Yes, all drivers.
C)No, neither driving through nor stopping on it.Correct
A zone marked by parallel oblique stripes framed by a continuous line means that no driver may enter the said zone with their vehicle or animal, except those required to travel on the hard shoulder (animal-drawn vehicles, special vehicles with a maximum authorised mass of up to 3,500 kg, cycles, mopeds, vehicles for persons with reduced mobility, and cyclist support vehicles).