6Parking Violations, Curb Types, and Backing Techniques: Driver's Guide6

Disabled ramp violation

Must leave at least three feet clearance

Hydrant violation

Must park at least 15 feet away

Sidewalk violation

Not allowed to block driveways or walkways

Crosswalk violation

Never block marked or unmarked pedestrian paths

Crosshatched area

Marked beside a disabled spot; no parking allowed

Blue curb

Reserved for vehicles with a valid placard or plate

Red curb

No stopping, standing, or parking allowed

Yellow curb

Used for passenger or freight loading only

Green curb

Indicates limited-time parking; check posted signs

White curb

Passenger loading/unloading only

Sloping driveway

Wheels should be turned to prevent rolling into street

No curb

Wheels should face toward the road edge when parked uphill or downhill

Uphill with curb

Wheels turned away so vehicle rolls gently into the curb

Downhill with curb

Wheels turned toward the curb

Parking on hills

Wheels turned correctly and parking brake applied

Backing control

Use slow, steady steering and brake control

Straight line backing

Stay within three feet of curb for three vehicle lengths

Blind spot check

Always look over shoulder and use mirrors before backing

Curb distance (parallel)

Must be parked within 18 inches of the curb

Space size

Must be at least three feet longer than your car

Parallel parking steps

Signal, align, check surroundings, reverse at an angle, and straighten