Which locations are typically illegal to park?

• A. In front of a mailbox.
• B. In a loading zone.
• C. In front of driveways, fire hydrants, bus stops, crosswalks, or where visibility is blocked.
• D. In a garage allowed by permit.

Answer: (C)

Parking where you would block access or create hazards is not allowed. It’s illegal to park in front of a driveway because you’re blocking the resident’s/owner’s vehicle access. It’s also unlawful to park by a fire hydrant, which would delay firefighters in an emergency. Parking at a bus stop blocks riders from boarding and can interfere with bus operations. Sitting in front of a crosswalk can force pedestrians to step into traffic and reduces your visibility of pedestrians, increasing crash risk. Finally, parking in a spot where your vehicle blocks sight lines around intersections or curves makes it harder for other drivers to see you, raising the chance of collisions.

A garage that's allowed by permit is legal to park in, and rules around a mailbox or a loading zone can vary by location, so they aren’t universally listed as the typical illegal spots.