My understanding is the vehicle must be off the tar at least a resonable amount. New york law says 6". California doesn't really specify as far as I can tell and I've driven for 25 years in CA... From curb to tar is normally around 10-12"
12 inches in WI
18 inches
7 inches from curb
Apparently it's 18 inches in most places.
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.
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.
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.
18 inches
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.
The standard rule for this is 12 inches (1 foot), although that varies from city to city. 18 inches for state of California