Parking, Stopping, and Standing on Highways

Parking, Stopping, or Standing on a Highway Outside an Urban Area

Key Points:

• Allowed: Only when your vehicle is disabled 🚗❌ and cannot be moved.
• Hazardous Locations: Never park in the middle of a traffic lane 🚦, on a bridge 🌉, or in a narrow shoulder🛣️.
• Night Stops: Use hazard lights 🚨 and place reflective warning devices 🔶 to improve visibility.

Disabled Parking

Key Points:

• Who Can Park: Only vehicles with a valid disabled parking permit ♿ or license plate 🚙.
• Authorized Parking: Always ensure a disabled placard or license plate is visible 🛑 when using designated spaces.
• Unauthorized Parking: Fines 💰 and potential towing 🚚 for parking in these spaces without authorization.

Unattended Motor Vehicle

Key Points:

• Before Leaving: Always turn off the engine 🔑, lock the ignition 🔒, and set the parking brake 🛑.
• On Inclines: When parking on an incline, turn the wheels 🔄 towards the curb (uphill) or towards the road (downhill) to prevent rolling.
• Engine Running: Never leave the engine running 🚗💨 when the vehicle is unattended.

Parking on Hills

Key Points:

• Upward Parking (with curb): Turn the wheels away 🔄 from the curb.
• Downward Parking (with curb): Turn the wheels toward 🔄 the curb.
• Parking Without Curb: Turn wheels toward ⬇️ the edge of the road to prevent rolling into traffic.
• Always Engage Parking Brake: Always set the parking brake 🛑 for added security.

Key Takeaways