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.
from what i remember of my driving lessons the car should be no further than 18 inches away from the curb when parked. any further and i was asked to call a taxi to reach the pavement!
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.
From the rear, front, and left side. If approaching a vehicle from the right side while parallel parked it means you've parked illegaly facing on coming traffic.
18 inches
Maximum 18 inches in most areas
Less than 12 inches.
12 or less inches
If it's parked on a flat it should not roll at all
Your vehicle should be no more than 18 inches from the curb.
18 inches
A parked car should not protrude into the traffic lane at all. Get your wheels within 6 inches of the curb and you'll be out of the traffic lane. If you have an oversized vehicle, find off-street parking.