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Each state in the U.S. can vary on this law. Of the four states I have had a license, three allow no closer than 15 feet. (Washington state, North Carolina, Texas) Oregon lets you park as close as 10 feet to a hydrant.
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How far away from a fire hydrant do you have to park in DC?
In Virginia, the minimum distance away from a fire hydrant you must be parked is 15 feet.
Who is at fault when you back into a car that is illegally parked in the fire lane.?
The driver of the vehicle in motion. The fact that the vehicle that was struck was illegally parked has not bearing on the responsbility of the driver of the vehicle that caused the damage. Well, technically you would be at fault. You can always take it to small claims court that the car was blocking you in, by being parked illegaly in the fire lane, you thought you could get out, but underestimated the driving room. Also, to help you is to get pictures of the car in the fire lane. OR, you could consider it a hit and run?
How far away from the scene should you park an ambulance?
Following an ambulance without its lights should be done like any other vehicle, a car length for every 10 mph. If the lights are on, 50 yards is a good distance to stay back. Emergency vehicles can and do make erratic lane changes and starts and stops.
If a fire truck is blocking your parked car Can you ask the emergency vehicle to move?
When an emergency vehicle is on official business, it has priority over all other vehicles. Be patient and wait for the emergency to be over.
How close can a vehicle be parked to a fire hydrant?
There is no universal answer to this - it varies by jurisldiction and local law. A good safe estimate is at least 15 feet either side of it.
How much distance A vehicle should never be parked closer to a fire hydrant than?
15 feetADDITIONAL: Use caution when applying the above answer. That may be the law in some states. Other states (or municipalities) may have different restrictions.
Does US or Ohio law require the owner of a second vehicle to carry storage insurance even if it is permanently parked and never driven?
No. But it would be wise to have storage ins on it, in case the vehicle is the cause of a building fire.
Is it mandatory to register an uninsured vehicle sitting in a driveway in Florida?
If the vehicle is not being driven you are not required to have insurance. Many people however, do still carry, comprehensive coverage on the ''parked or garaged'' vehicle. This coverage protects you from theft, weather, fire, vandalism etc.
What are the questions for the new brunswick's driving test?
From your rear view mirror how many meters are you supposed to see? How many points does a newly New Brunswick licensed driver get? How many meters should you be parked away from a fire hydrant? What percentage of alcohol should you have when driving?
How far away from a fire should you park?
Depends on the size of the fire. I will park as far away as I could.
Who would be at fault if your car caught fire from the car parked behind you in the roadway being on fire?
ummm... i guess soo... cuz its ur fault u parked there?
Is it against the law to park too many cars outside your property?
As long as all parked cars are not in any violation of traffic laws then no. (AKA Not parked in front of fire hydrants, at least 15 feet away from a stop sign etc..)
