![]() ![]() Law Enforcement Stops During a Law Enforcement Stop Get rid of extra weight in your vehicle.įor more information, visit.Regularly inflate your tires, get oil changes, and check filters.Maximize your fuel efficiency while helping to lower emissions by following these practices: Local authorities can reserve parking spaces on public streets for electric vehicle charging. A vehicle that is stopped, parked, or left standing on a freeway for more than four hours may be removed. If you must stop on a freeway, park completely off the pavement and stay in your vehicle with the doors locked until help arrives. Where a stop is specifically permitted.When a law enforcement officer requires a stop.On the wrong side of the street or on a freeway, except:.Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant or fire station driveway.In a tunnel or on a bridge, unless permitted by signs.In a space designated for parking or fueling zero-emission vehicles, unless you are driving a zero-emission vehicle.In the crosshatched (diagonal lines) area next to a designated disabled parking space.In front of or on a curb that provides wheelchair access to a sidewalk.Within three feet of a sidewalk ramp for disabled persons.On a sidewalk, partially blocking a sidewalk, or in front of a driveway.To learn more about disabled parking placards and license plates, visit dmv.ca.gov/disabled-person-parking.Įxample of crosshatched (diagonal lines) area.Blue: Parking for a disabled person or someone driving a disabled person with a special placard or special license plate.Red: No stopping, standing, or parking.If you drive a noncommercial vehicle, you are usually required to stay with your vehicle. Yellow: Load and unload passengers and freight.The time limit may be posted on signs or painted on the curb. White: Stop only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers.Painted colored curbs have special parking rules. Headed either uphill or downhill when there is no curb: Turn the wheels so the vehicle will roll away from the center of the road if the brakes fail.Headed uphill: Turn your front wheels away from the curb (left) and let your vehicle roll back a few inches.Headed downhill: Turn your front wheels into the curb or right toward the side of the road.On a sloping driveway: Turn the wheels so the vehicle will not roll into the street, leave the vehicle in gear and set the parking brake.Remember to set the parking brake and leave the vehicle in park, or in gear for manual transmission. When you park on a hill, your vehicle could roll due to equipment failure. No Curb: turn the wheels toward the should of the road. Uphill: turn the wheels away from the curb. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to pull away from the curb.ĭownhill: turn the wheels toward the curb. Practice until you can keep the vehicle straight. To maintain control of the vehicle, back at a smooth, safe speed and adjust the steering wheel when needed. Stay aware of what is behind you when backing up. Back in a straight line for three vehicle lengths while remaining within three feet of the curb. Look in your rearview mirror and over your shoulder for approaching vehicles and pedestrians. Activate the turn signal before pulling up to the curb. Observe traffic and check appropriate blind spots. Before you exit your vehicle, look carefully for passing vehicles, bicycles, and motorcycles. Turn off your vehicle and set the parking brake. Your vehicle should now be parallel and within 18 inches of the curb.Ħ. You may need to pull forward and backward to straighten out. Begin turning the steering wheel away from the curb when your rear wheel is within 18 inches of the curb. Turn your steering wheel to back into the space at about a 45-degree angle.ĥ. Look in your rearview mirror and over your shoulder for approaching vehicles and pedestrians.Ĥ. Stop once your rear bumper is aligned with the front of your parking space. Leave about two feet between your vehicle and the vehicle next to you. Pull up alongside the vehicle in front of the space. When you find a space, turn on your signal to show that you plan on parking.Ģ. Look for a space at least three feet longer than your vehicle. Parallel parking is when you park in line with the road and other parked vehicles. ![]()
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