Within how many meters of a turn is parking prohibited?
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Parking is prohibited within 50 meters of a turn. Here is some relevant information about parking: 1. Introduction to parking: Parking a car in a compliant, convenient, and safe location requires following certain steps to ensure the safety of the vehicle's occupants, the car itself, pedestrians, and other vehicles. Depending on the situation, there are several types of parking: temporary parking, short-term parking, long-term parking, and emergency parking. 2. Rules for short-term parking: If parking along the roadside in a designated space parallel to the road, park as close to the right side as possible, leaving at least half a meter of space at both the front and rear of the car. After parking, it's best to fold in the side mirrors before leaving. If parking in an open parking lot, try to choose a spacious spot along the straight lanes, positioning the car's front toward the aisle for easier exit. Avoid parking on curves to prevent scratches or dents.
I remember one time when I was driving to pick up a friend, I parked at a turn and waited for a few minutes, only to be reminded by a traffic officer. Later, I learned that according to traffic laws, parking is absolutely prohibited within 50 meters of intersections, sharp curves, tunnels, bridges, and steep slopes. The main reason is that visibility is already limited at turns, and if you park there, vehicles coming from behind might not see your car, especially at night or during rainy weather, which can be particularly dangerous. Once, I almost hit a car parked at a curve, and it scared me so much that I had to swerve quickly. Actually, you can often spot no-parking signs if you pay attention—they're usually posted by the roadside. Also, narrow roads less than 4 meters wide fall within the 50-meter no-parking zone. When driving, never park temporarily by the roadside just for convenience; always observe the surroundings carefully and avoid curves.
The regulation prohibiting parking within 50 meters of a turn is based on China's Road Traffic Safety Law. Specifically, parking is prohibited within 50 meters of dangerous sections such as intersections, railway crossings, sharp curves, narrow roads, bridges, steep slopes, and tunnels. This distance is scientifically designed because vehicles require larger safety operation space when turning, and 50 meters provides sufficient reaction time for following vehicles. Just imagine - large trucks have wider turning radii, and if a car parks on the inner side of a curve, it's very likely to get sideswiped. Moreover, this regulation applies to all types of roads, not just urban roads - highway ramp curves follow the same standard. I once saw a car parked on a curve near a highway toll booth exit, and it looked quite dangerous - if a large vehicle behind couldn't brake in time, it could cause serious trouble.
The biggest hazard of parking at a curve is the blind spot in visibility. Once when I was driving on a mountain road at night, a car suddenly stopped at a curve ahead, and I almost rear-ended it. When turning, the driver's line of sight is obstructed, making it difficult to see vehicles parked ahead, and by the time they're noticed, it's often too late to brake. Especially with large vehicles, they may encroach into the opposite lane while turning, making cars parked on the inner side of the curve prone to being sideswiped. Additionally, many novice drivers today have no concept of a vehicle's turning radius, and they might accidentally scrape against cars parked by the roadside. There's also the issue of tire slippage on rainy days—curves are already prone to loss of control, and the sudden appearance of a parked car can cause the driver to panic and jerk the steering wheel, leading to more serious accidents. So, for everyone's safety, avoid parking at curves at all costs.
