Is parking prohibited within several tens of meters of a curve?
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When temporarily parking a motor vehicle on the road, the following regulations shall be observed: No-parking sections: Parking is prohibited in sections with no-parking signs or markings, sections with isolation facilities between motor vehicle lanes and non-motor vehicle lanes or sidewalks, crosswalks, and construction zones. Parking is also prohibited at intersections, railway crossings, sharp curves, narrow roads less than 4 meters wide, bridges, steep slopes, tunnels, and sections within 50 meters of these locations. Free parking with blue markings: Blue markings indicate free motor vehicle parking spaces or non-motor vehicle parking spaces, which are designated for free parking. Solid blue lines indicate long-term free parking, but even for long-term free parking, it is advisable to avoid parking for more than one day, otherwise you may still receive a ticket. If the blue marking is a dashed line, it indicates time-limited free parking, and exceeding the time limit is considered illegal parking.
Hey, when it comes to parking on curves, I have to tell you that stopping within a few dozen meters is really dangerous. I've learned quite a few lessons from my driving experience. The visibility on curves is inherently limited, and if a car is parked there, it can easily obstruct the view for drivers behind, making it hard to react suddenly to obstacles. Especially at night or during rain, the turning radius decreases, and if a car comes speeding around, the risk of collision skyrockets. I remember once on a suburban mountain road, I almost got into an accident because someone parked carelessly—thankfully, I braked in time. Traffic regulations, like China's Road Traffic Safety Law, generally prohibit parking within 30-50 meters of sharp curves, with violations potentially leading to fines or demerit points. For safety, it's best to find a wide, straight section of road before parking to ensure you're not blocking visibility. Developing this habit can protect both your own and others' driving safety—never take risks just to save a little effort.
