How to Determine if Temporary Parking is Allowed on the Roadside?
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To determine if temporary parking is allowed on the roadside, observe the color markings: blue parking space lines indicate free parking, with dashed lines indicating time-limited free parking; white lines indicate paid parking, with specific details to be checked on parking signs; yellow lines indicate reserved parking spaces where ordinary vehicles are not allowed to park, but dashed yellow lines allow temporary parking. Areas where parking is prohibited include: 1. Sections of road with no-parking signs or markings; 2. Fire lanes, and areas within 30 meters of fire hydrants or fire stations; 3. Sharp curves with poor visibility, where parking on the curve narrows the road and increases the risk of traffic accidents.
Last time I got a ticket for temporary parking in the city, I learned my lesson the hard way. Now I observe my surroundings like a detective. First, I look for the blue P-sign with a clock icon—only those count as official temporary parking spots; missing the clock symbol means it's a no-go. Then I do a 360-degree check of the road: never park next to solid yellow lines, and stay at least 10 meters away from yellow grid zones. Hidden danger zones also need attention—like within 30 meters of a bus stop or 50 meters of an intersection. Once, I almost parked next to a fire hydrant until a security guard yelled at me—turns out, parking within 5 meters of red zones is prohibited. I always keep a reflective warning triangle in my trunk; it must be placed 150 meters behind the car when temporarily parked. Finally, don’t forget to check the time limit—exceed it, and the cops’ ticket will come knocking. Don’t ask me how I know all this—it’s experience paid for in fines.
