Florida Drivers Handbook |
3.10. Parking
Parking
When parking on a public road, move as far away from traffic
as possible. If there is a roadside shoulder, pull as far
onto it as you can. If there is a curb, pull close to it
- you must not park more than one foot away.
Always park on the right side of the roadway, unless it
is a one-way street. Make sure your vehicle cannot move.
Set the parking brake and shift to park with an automatic
transmission or reverse with a manual transmission. Turn
off the engine and lock the vehicle. Florida law requires
that you take the keys out of your vehicle before leaving
it. Always check traffic behind you before getting out,
or get out on the curb side.
Before you leave any parked position, look over your shoulder
to the rear to make sure the way is clear. Give the proper
turn signal if driving from a curb and yield to other traffic.
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on Hills
When parking on hills:
- Turn your wheels so that if your car starts
to move by itself it will roll away from traffic
or into the curb. Study the diagram provided.
- Set the parking brake.
- Place automatic gear shift in park. Shift manual
gears to reverse (downhill) or first (uphill).
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Straight-in
Parking
The rear markers represent the REAR corners of the
parking space. The forward markers represent the approximate
CENTER of the parking space. When properly parked,
the vehicle should be centered inside the space with
no part of the vehicle extending out into the traffic
lane.
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Parking is not Allowed
- On the roadway side of another parked vehicle
(double parking).
- On crosswalks.
- On sidewalks.
- In front of driveways.
- By curbs painted yellow or where "No Parking"
signs are posted.
- Within intersections.
- Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
- Within 20 feet of an intersection.
- Within 20 feet of the entrance to a fire, ambulance
or rescue squad station.
- Within 50 feet of a railroad crossing.
- On the hard surface of a highway where parking
spaces are not marked.
- On any bridge or overpass or in any tunnel.
- Within 30 feet of a rural mail box on a state
highway between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
- Within 30 feet of any flashing signal, stop sign
or traffic signal.
- In such a way that you block or create a hazard
for other vehicles.
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Parking Lights
Parking lights must be used at night on any vehicle parked
on a roadway or shoulder outside of cities and towns. vehicle
should be centered inside the space with no part of the
vehicle extending out into the traffic lane.Driving with
parking lights only (in place of headlights) is against
the law.
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Privilege for Disabled
Disabled persons do not have to pay parking fees on
any public street, highway, or metered space. Their
vehicles must display a valid parking placard which
is visible from the front and rear of the vehicle.
Each side of the placard must have the international
symbol of accessibility in a contrasting color in
the center. These may be obtained from a tag agent
or tax collector's office and must be renewed every
four years.
Disabled persons must park in spaces reserved for
the disabled when possible. These spaces are marked
by the wheelchair symbol and "Parking by Disabled
Permit Only" signs. Vehicles illegally parked
in spaces reserved for the handicapped will be ticketed
and may be towed.
- Proof of Eligibility: Statement from a physician
licensed in the United States, the Division of
Blind Services of the Department of Education,
or the Veterans Administration, that the applicant
is a severely physically disabled individual with
permanent mobility problems which substantially
impair his or her ability to ambulate or is certified
as legally blind.
- Display: Visible from the front
and rear of the vehicle.
- Procedure: Contact your local county tax collector
or tag agent.
- Complete HSMV 83039 - Application for a disabled
person’s parking permit.
- Provide proof of eligibility - Doctor’s
Statement
- Pay $1.50
- Pay $15.00 for temporary disabled person
parking permit.
- Present valid Florida driver license or identification
card.
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