How long can you park in a solid white line parking space?
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Roadside solid white line parking spaces allow for long-term parking. If it is a temporary parking space, there will be signs indicating the parking duration, and drivers should park according to the instructions. According to Article 33 of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China: Newly built, renovated, or expanded public buildings, commercial districts, residential areas, and large (medium)-sized buildings should be equipped with or have additional parking lots. Below are parking precautions: 1. No parking in areas with no-parking signs: No-parking signs indicate that within the specified range, all vehicles are prohibited from parking temporarily or for an extended period. 2. No parking within yellow grid lines: Yellow grid lines indicate that parking is prohibited in this area for any reason. They are commonly seen at intersections, entrances, and exits. 3. Solid yellow lines: Roads with solid yellow lines prohibit parking. The length of the yellow line indicates the size of the no-parking zone. 4. No parking near bus stops: Parking is prohibited in areas such as bus stops, gas stations, emergency stations, fire hydrants, etc.
Speaking of solid white line parking spaces, with over a decade of city driving experience, I can tell you these usually indicate fixed or designated parking spots without strict time limits—you can park as long as you want, like those in residential areas where leaving your car for days is fine. But don’t be naive; in many urban areas, even with solid white lines, there might be time-restriction signs nearby, such as '30-minute limit' or 'No overnight parking,' and ignoring them will get you a ticket. I’ve been fined a few times for parking overnight by solid white lines—always check local rules. Also, long-term parking can block pathways, and if it’s near a fire lane, your car might even get towed. General advice: scan for nearby signs before parking, and even if there aren’t any, avoid hogging the spot too long—leave room for others and yourself.
