Is it illegal to park in front of your own driveway in California?

With a few exceptions, parking in front of a driveway is against the law in California. The driver of a school bus may stop in front of a driveway to pick up or drop off a student, and a police officer may direct you to do so. It's alright if you become backed up near a driveway because of traffic, though.



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Parking and Driveway Cutouts (Blocking a Driveway) Your vehicle cannot extend into the downward curve part a driveway or park within a official red curb paint. If that is indistinguishable, then your vehicle cannot extend into the opening that would be reasonably used by a vehicle to access their property.

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It shall be unlawful for any person to park a vehicle in the front yard area of any residentially used lot or parcel of land, except in a paved driveway. (B) Vehicle. As used in this section, “vehicle” shall mean a vehicle as defined in the California Vehicle Code. (C) Front yard area.

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Never park or leave your vehicle: Where a No Parking sign is posted. On a marked or unmarked crosswalk. On a sidewalk, partially blocking a sidewalk, or in front of a driveway.

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Even parking too close to a driveway is enough to get a ticket (but not a tow). In most places, you can't be within a few feet of one. And that includes parking too close to your own driveway, too! Contact your local government to learn about the specific rules in your area.

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