never
you may not park next to a curb that is painted red.
A yellow curb is generally indicative of a bus stop. You many NOT park there. You may stop there to pick up or discharge a passenger from a car but it must be done quickly and you cannot block a bus from entering or leaving the area. There will normally be a sign mounted on a pole indicating that it is a bus stop. The painting on the curb is advisory - that there is some regulation in effect there. The mounted sign is what guides the regulation. (Note: a missing sign does not mean you can ignore the regulation).
12 inches from the curb
12 inches from the curb
yes
Red Bus Bingo launched in May 2010.
Red Bus Bingo launched in early May!
12"
Although it may vary from pace to place usually you must be within 12 in from the curb
A yellow curb generally indicates the area is a bus stop. You may not stop or paqrk in this area except to pick up or discharge a passenger (providing you are not preventing a bus from pulling in or out of the bus top). In NYC, the painted curbs are more advisory than anything else - it means that there is some traffic regulation in effect there. The traffic law is guided by the signs or other indicators mounted on poles at or near the curb. So even if the curb isn't painted, the signs are what you have to obey. Example: the curb in front oif a fire hydrant is usually painted red (or some shade of red). It means that you cannot park within 15 feet on either side of it. Also note that a lack of a sign (they can come off the pole sometimes) does not mean that the regulations can be ignored. Lately the City has been painting the areas at the corners of a block in yellow on either side of the curb cut (done so that wheelchairs can get on and off the sidewalk). This is done as a visual signal to pedestrians that there is a curb cut there.
In Michigan, you must park within 12 inches of the curb when parallel parking. This rule helps ensure that vehicles are close to the curb and do not obstruct traffic. If you park further away than this limit, you may be subject to fines or penalties. Always check local regulations, as some municipalities may have specific rules regarding parking distances.
In California, you must park your vehicle within 18 inches of the curb. If you are parked parallel to the curb, being more than 18 inches away may result in a parking violation. Additionally, ensure you are not blocking driveways or parked in prohibited zones, as this can also lead to fines or towing. Always check local regulations, as they may vary slightly by city.