Is it a problem if the car is parked over the line in a roadside parking space?
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Parking over the line in a parking lot, although it may affect the parking of adjacent vehicles, is not considered a traffic violation. Below is some relevant information about parking spaces: 1. Design standards for parking spaces: The design standards for parking spaces are divided into four levels. For vehicles with a length not exceeding 6 meters and a width not exceeding 1.8 meters, the minimum distance between vehicles should be no less than 0.5 meters, and the distance between the vehicle and the wall or the end of the parking space should be no less than 0.5 meters. For vehicles with a length greater than 6 meters but not exceeding 8 meters and a width greater than 1.8 meters but not exceeding 2.2 meters, the minimum distance between vehicles should be no less than 0.7 meters, etc. 2. Parking space dimensions for parking lots primarily for small vehicles: The dimensions are typically 2.5~2.7×5~6 meters, with a single-lane turning lane width of no less than 3.5 meters and a double-lane width of no less than 5 meters. For safety reasons or to accommodate medium and large vehicles, parking lots are often set to be more than 6 meters wide.
Last time I parked in the city, I also crossed the line and quickly ran back to repark. According to traffic regulations, parking over the line counts as illegal parking, and traffic police may issue a ticket if they see it. My friend got a 150-yuan ticket last month. Especially during peak hours in the morning and evening, road inspectors are stricter, and in commercial areas of big cities, they catch violations almost every time. Now I’ve gotten used to reversing into parking spots, checking from the rearview mirror that the tires are a fist’s width away from the line before turning off the engine. This way, the car is parked straight and won’t affect the neighboring car’s door opening.
The parking spaces in my residential area are narrow, and I often see cars that have crossed the lines getting their paint scratched. The biggest issue with parking over the lines is that it obstructs others, making it particularly difficult to park in the adjacent spaces on both sides. Last week, I witnessed two neighbors almost getting into a physical altercation over a line-crossing dispute. With the high coverage of urban surveillance cameras nowadays, even if no one reports it, the smart parking system might capture and upload the violation. I sincerely recommend using the 360-degree panoramic camera to calibrate your parking position when parking. If that's not possible, just take a moment to step out and check—spending an extra two minutes is far better than dealing with the aftermath.
