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New Jersey Parking Laws: Understanding the Basics
One of the important things to consider when parking at a curb in New Jersey is the required distance between the curb and the car. You must be within six inches of the curb, which is much closer than most other states. It is very important for motorists to make sure they read all parking signs before parking on any street. Signs will indicate if they are allowed to park there, as well as what time they are allowed to park at that location. Drivers should never park in a way that interferes with other traffic. There are a number of places where drivers are never allowed to park.
Illegal parking in New Jersey
Unless a police officer tells you to park, or if you need to do so to avoid an accident, you should never park in any of the following places. Never park at a crosswalk, between a pedestrian safety zone and next to a curb, or within 20 feet of the end of a safety zone.
When building a street is correctly marked, you cannot park next to it or across the street from it. This may slow down traffic and your vehicle may become a hazard on the road.
Do not park on the sidewalk, in a bus stop area, or at an intersection. Never park in a way that blocks a public or private road. This is impolite to other drivers and people who may have to enter or leave the driveway. Do not park within 10 feet of a fire hydrant or within 25 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. You also cannot park within 50 feet of a stop sign or railroad crossing.
If there is a fire station on the street where you need to park, you cannot be within 20 feet of the driveway entrance when you park on the same side of the street. If you intend to park on the opposite side of the street, you must be at least 75 feet from the entrance. You may not park on any overpass, such as an overpass, in a tunnel, or on a bridge.
Double parking is also against the law. This happens when a driver parks an already parked vehicle on the side of the road, which is bound to cause traffic problems on the road. It can also be dangerous because people driving on the road don't expect your car to get in the way. Even if you have to stop to let someone out for just a second, it's still dangerous and illegal.
If you do not have a legal permit and signs or signs confirming this, you cannot park in a disabled parking space.
Be aware that there may be local ordinances that supersede state rules. Always obey local laws when applicable and be sure to check for signs indicating parking regulations.
