Usually 12 inches or less.
From the Calfornia DMV web page on parking: When you park alongside a curb on a level street, the front and back wheels must be parallel and within 18 inches of the curb. Park parallel to the street if there is no curb.
18 inches
Apparently it's 18 inches in most places.
The standard rule for this is 12 inches (1 foot), although that varies from city to city. 18 inches for state of California
The standard rule for this is 12 inches (1 foot), although that varies from city to city. 18 inches for state of California
The standard rule for this is 12 inches (1 foot), although that varies from city to city. 18 inches for state of California
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.
The distance is likely to be different depending on what State you live in. Where I work, in the State of Washington, the front wheels must be within 12 inches of the curb, and if on a hill, the front wheels must be turned in.
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.
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.
Turned to the right incase the vehicle rolls it will be likely be stopped within inches by the kerb thus saving a potential dangerous accident.
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.