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Parking Laws in North Carolina: Understanding the Basics

Drivers in North Carolina need to make sure they pay attention to parking rules and laws just as they would while driving their vehicle. If you park in the wrong place, there's a good chance you'll get a warning and a ticket. In many cases, your vehicle will also be towed. On your way back to your car, you find that it has been towed or that you are facing a parking ticket. Therefore, it is very important that drivers in North Carolina understand the parking laws they must follow.

Things to remember about parking

Unless you are on a one-way street, you should always park on the right side of the road. There are also a number of places where parking is not allowed. Understanding these rules and regulations will help you avoid avoidable parking tickets.

First, be aware that you are not allowed to park in front of a driveway or at an intersection. Not only is this illegal, but it can be dangerous and inconvenient for other drivers. Parking in one of these places may result in your vehicle being towed.

Drivers are not allowed to park within 25 feet of an intersecting street curb or within 15 feet of intersecting right-of-way lines if there is no curb on the street. You may not park on bridges, sidewalks, or crosswalks, and you must be at least 15 feet from a fire station or fire hydrant entrance.

Parking on paved areas or on the main roadway of any motorway is illegal. It is also illegal to park on the side of the road unless drivers can see the car in both directions at least 200 feet away.

Double parking is also against the law in North Carolina. If another vehicle is parked, stopped, or on the side of the road or curb, you cannot drive to the side of their vehicle and stop your vehicle. This would be a serious hazard and would slow down the movement.

If you are within city limits, you cannot park within one block of a fire or fire truck. If you are outside of the city, you need to be at least 400 feet away. Also, do not park in areas designated for people with disabilities. As a rule, they have signs and blue markings on the curb or space. To park in these places, you must have a special license plate or plate. If you are in one of these places illegally, you can expect to pay a fine.

Drivers in North Carolina should also pay attention to signs and markings when they are about to park. This can reduce the risk of parking in the wrong place by mistake.