Under Florida law<\/a>, there are actually quite a few restrictions on where people can park, even when it comes to your own home.<\/p>\nState statutes dictate that residents may not park in front of any driveway, regardless of whether it\u2019s your own (unless you\u2019re just picking someone up or dropping them off).<\/p>\n
That said, you are allowed to park elsewhere along the curb in front of your home \u2014 or even your neighbor\u2019s, so long as you\u2019re in a public neighborhood.<\/p>\n
[BELOW: Trooper Steve explains rules surrounding residential parking]<\/p>\n
It\u2019s important to keep in mind, though, that there\u2019s a long list of places that residents are prohibited from leaving their vehicles.<\/p>\n
Other state-level restrictions on parking are as follows:<\/p>\n
You may NOT park…Unless…On a sidewalk or crosswalkIt\u2019s necessary to avoid a crash or to comply with law enforcementWithin an intersectionIt\u2019s necessary to avoid a crash or to comply with law enforcementUpon a bridge or in a highway tunnelIt\u2019s necessary to avoid a crash or to comply with law enforcementOn railroad tracksIt\u2019s necessary to avoid a crash or to comply with law enforcementOn a bicycle pathIt\u2019s necessary to avoid a crash or to comply with law enforcementWithin 15 feet of a fire hydrantMomentarily picking up or dropping off passengersWithin 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersectionMomentarily picking up or dropping off passengersWithin 20 feet of the driveway entrance to a fire stationMomentarily picking up or dropping off passengersFacing against the flow of trafficMomentarily picking up or dropping off passengers<\/p>\n
Municipalities and HOAs can create their own rules for parking, so it may be a good idea to check local ordinances to ensure there aren\u2019t even more stringent rules near you.<\/p>\n
Those caught violating Florida parking rules may receive a ticket \u2014 so be careful!<\/p>\n
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