In most cases, it is 12 inches or less. Some localities can actually ticket you if you are over 12" from the curb. In San Fransisco, if you fail to turn your front tires toward the curb, you can be ticketed because cars in San Fransisco can accidentally roll down the hill if the wheels are not angled.
7 inches from curb
18 inches
12 inches in WI
No more then 18 inches from the curb (in California)Added: It totally depends on the regulations of your individual jurisdiction. In many states it is no more than 12 inches from the curb.
Apparently it's 18 inches in most places.
Usually no more than 1 foot (12 inches). Some city or township ordinances have laws that you can be ticketed if you are more than a foot from the curb.
I would say about 2-3 inches away from the curb.Another VIew: Although this distance may vary from place to place, most requirements state no more than 12 inches from the curb.
18 inches from the curb.
18 inches/30cm from curb. Front wheels turned toward the curb or passenger side edge when facing down hill or front wheels pointed toward street if facing up hill with a curb, toward the edge if no curb.
Most states recommend that you keep your wheels about 6 inches away from the curb, but do not penalize you if your vehicle is within 18 inches from the curb. Anything further than that, and you fail the maneuver. The statute governing this distance is different from state to state, and maybe even city-to-city.
Palmdale, CA says you need to be within a foot and a half (18")22502(a) CVC - Curb Parking. Every vehicle parked at a curb where two-way traffic is permitted must be stopped or parked with the right hand wheels parallel to and within 18 inches of the curb. Where no curbs are present, right hand parallel parking is required, unless otherwise indicated by signs or other markings. Prohibited would be parking with the LEFT side wheels to the curb or parking at an angle to the roadway on the unpaved shoulder of a street.I presume it is the same for most places in California.
6 or 5 inchesADDED: This type of traffic rule/regulation is local in every jurisdiction and can vary from place-to-place. I am personally aware of one city where it is not unlawful unless the vehicles tires are MORE than 12 inches from the curb.