AZ DMV AZ DMV Parking and Stopping Rules 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a red painted curb mean in Arizona?
- Parking for emergency vehicles only
- No stopping, standing, or parking at any time (Correct answer)
- No parking during peak hours
- Handicapped parking zone
Correct answer: No stopping, standing, or parking at any time
A red curb in Arizona means no stopping, standing, or parking at any time, usually near fire stations or intersections.
Question 2: In Arizona, how far from a driveway entrance must you park to avoid blocking access?
- 3 feet (Correct answer)
- 5 feet
- 10 feet
- 15 feet
Correct answer: 3 feet
Arizona law requires vehicles to park at least 3 feet from a private driveway to avoid blocking its entrance or exit.
Question 3: Which of the following is NOT a legal reason to park in a disabled parking space in Arizona?
- You have a valid disabled placard
- You are quickly dropping off a disabled person
- You have a disabled license plate
- The space is the only available spot near your destination (Correct answer)
Correct answer: The space is the only available spot near your destination
Disabled parking spaces are reserved exclusively for those with valid placards or disabled license plates regardless of availability of other spots.
Question 4: In Arizona, how far from an intersection may you park your vehicle?
- 10 feet
- 15 feet
- 20 feet (Correct answer)
- 25 feet
Correct answer: 20 feet
Arizona prohibits parking within 20 feet of an intersection to maintain visibility for drivers and pedestrians.
Question 5: What does a white painted curb indicate in Arizona?
- No parking at any time
- Passenger loading and unloading only (Correct answer)
- Short-term metered parking
- Commercial vehicle loading only
Correct answer: Passenger loading and unloading only
A white curb designates a passenger loading zone for brief stops to pick up or drop off passengers only.
Question 6: In Arizona, where is double parking prohibited?
- Only in school zones
- Only in business districts
- Only on highways
- On all public roads (Correct answer)
Correct answer: On all public roads
Double parking — parking alongside another vehicle already parked at the curb — is illegal on all public roads in Arizona.
Question 7: How long may you legally park in one spot in most Arizona cities without a posted time limit before it is considered abandoned?
- 24 hours
- 48 hours
- 72 hours (Correct answer)
- 7 days
Correct answer: 72 hours
In most Arizona jurisdictions, a vehicle parked in one spot for more than 72 hours without moving may be considered abandoned and subject to removal.
AZ DMV AZ DMV Parking and Stopping Rules 2
What does a red painted curb mean in Arizona?