Parking Rules and Regulations Flashcards

In Arizona, how far before a stop sign or traffic control signal is parking prohibited on the approach side?

Answer: 30 feet

ARS 28-873 prohibits parking within 30 feet of a stop sign or traffic control signal on the approach side to maintain clear sight lines.

When parking facing downhill with a curb in Arizona, which direction should you turn your front wheels?

Answer: Toward the curb

When parking downhill with a curb, turning the wheels toward the curb ensures that if the brakes fail, the vehicle rolls into the curb rather than into traffic.

When parking facing uphill with a curb in Arizona, which direction should your front wheels be turned?

Answer: Away from the curb, toward traffic

When parking uphill with a curb, turning the wheels away from the curb means that if the vehicle rolls backward, the rear of the tire catches on the curb and stops it.

In Arizona, parking on a bridge or elevated highway structure is:

Answer: Prohibited

ARS 28-873 prohibits stopping, standing, or parking on any bridge, elevated structure upon a highway, or within a highway tunnel.

In Arizona, parking in front of a private driveway is:

Answer: Prohibited

ARS 28-873 prohibits stopping, standing, or parking in front of a public or private driveway because it blocks access to the property at all times.

What is the correct rule for parking direction on a two-way street in Arizona?

Answer: Vehicles must park parallel to and facing the direction of traffic flow

Arizona law requires vehicles to be parked parallel to and facing in the direction of traffic flow on a two-way street for safety.

A vehicle in Arizona with multiple unpaid parking citations may be subject to:

Answer: Booting or towing at the owner's expense

Vehicles with multiple unpaid parking citations can be immobilized (booted) or towed at the owner's expense to compel payment and compliance.