How long can you park on a yellow dashed line?
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Yellow dashed lines indicate that short-term parking is allowed. Generally, parking is permitted for approximately 3-5 minutes on yellow dashed lines. Relevant information is as follows: 1. A brief stop where the driver does not leave the vehicle is considered temporary parking. However, if traffic enforcement personnel or the driver themselves deem it obstructive to traffic, they must promptly move to avoid hindering others. 2. Temporary parking is defined when the driver remains in the vehicle and the engine is not turned off. 3. Typically, parking is allowed for about 3-5 minutes, with shorter durations being safer. Parking within the specified time is permitted, but exceeding it may result in fines.
As a regular driver, when I see yellow dashed lines on the roadside, I know it means I can park temporarily. There's usually no strict time limit, but it's best to keep it within a few minutes, and the driver must stay in the car ready to move at any time. For example, when dropping off or picking up kids at school, it typically takes just one or two minutes—don't get out and wander around. If parked too long, you might block traffic or get fined by traffic police. I once got a warning for parking five minutes in the city. A related reminder: yellow dashed lines differ from solid yellow lines, which prohibit parking entirely; solid blue lines indicate long-term parking spaces. For safety, avoid parking during rush hours to prevent trouble. Overall, the timing is flexible, but don't abuse it.
