ORLANDO, Fla. – It may seem like a strange question, but the answer could come as a surprise for some.
Under Florida law, there are actually quite a few restrictions on where people can park, even when it comes to your own home.
State statutes dictate that residents may not park in front of any driveway, regardless of whether it’s your own (unless you’re just picking someone up or dropping them off).
That said, you are allowed to park elsewhere along the curb in front of your home — or even your neighbor’s, so long as you’re in a public neighborhood.
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It’s important to keep in mind, though, that there’s a long list of places that residents are prohibited from leaving their vehicles.
Other state-level restrictions on parking are as follows:
| You may NOT park... | Unless... |
|---|---|
| On a sidewalk or crosswalk | It’s necessary to avoid a crash or to comply with law enforcement |
| Within an intersection | It’s necessary to avoid a crash or to comply with law enforcement |
| Upon a bridge or in a highway tunnel | It’s necessary to avoid a crash or to comply with law enforcement |
| On railroad tracks | It’s necessary to avoid a crash or to comply with law enforcement |
| On a bicycle path | It’s necessary to avoid a crash or to comply with law enforcement |
| Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant | Momentarily picking up or dropping off passengers |
| Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection | Momentarily picking up or dropping off passengers |
| Within 20 feet of the driveway entrance to a fire station | Momentarily picking up or dropping off passengers |
| Facing against the flow of traffic | Momentarily picking up or dropping off passengers |
Municipalities and HOAs can create their own rules for parking, so it may be a good idea to check local ordinances to ensure there aren’t even more stringent rules near you.
Those caught violating Florida parking rules may receive a ticket — so be careful!