Traffic Signs and Parking Regulations

Parking Regulations

• No stopping, standing, or parking signs indicate areas where all parking is prohibited.
• Parking is forbidden within 500 feet of a fire or a crash scene to ensure safety and access for emergency vehicles.
• Do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant to avoid obstructing access for firefighting operations.

Curb and Distance Rules

• Maintain a maximum distance of 12 inches from the curb when parking to avoid encroaching on the street.
• Parking is not allowed within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing for safety reasons.
• Avoid parking in front of any driveway, alley, theater, emergency exit, or fire escape to ensure clear access.

Visibility and Safety

• Do not park next to a road if it blocks the view of drivers turning at intersections, as this creates dangerous blind spots.
• Maintain a clear area within 30 feet of stop signs, traffic lights, or flashing beacons to ensure visibility for all drivers.

Locations to Avoid Parking

• Avoid parking in a lane of a highway outside city or village limits if there is a highway shoulder available.
• Parking is prohibited on or under a bridge, on an overpass, or in a tunnel unless otherwise posted, to prevent hazards.
• Never park on sidewalks or in front of public or private driveways, as this obstructs pedestrian pathways and access to properties.

Intersection Regulations

• Do not park within an intersection, crosswalk, or designated bike lane to ensure safety for all road users.
• Maintain a distance of 20 feet from a marked crosswalk, or 15 feet if there is no crosswalk, in relation to intersections.

Additional Prohibitions

• Never park on the street side of a legally parked vehicle, as this constitutes double parking and obstructs traffic.
• Avoid parking in a manner that obstructs the delivery of mail to rural mailboxes to ensure residents receive their mail without delay.