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How far from a fire hydrant must a vehicle be parked to be legally parked in most states?

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Correct answer

15 feet

  1. A 50 feet
  2. B 15 feet
  3. C 5 feet
  4. D 25 feet

Why this is the answer

Fire hydrant parking: In most states, you must park at least 15 feet from a fire hydrant. Why: fire trucks need room to access the hydrant and connect hoses; a car within 15 feet blocks access; in a fire emergency, firefighters will break car windows to run hoses through the vehicle if necessary (they have legal authority to do so).

Measurement: 15 feet from the hydrant, not from the curb cut. OTHER NO-PARKING ZONES (distances vary by state): Fire station driveway: 20 feet; Intersection: typically 20-30 feet from the corner; Bus stop: varies; Crosswalk: varies (typically 20 feet).

Visual check: When parking on a street, identify any fire hydrants within 15 feet before leaving your vehicle. Most urban parking tickets are for fire hydrant violations — fire hydrants are one of the most heavily enforced parking restrictions.

Source: DMV Handbook, Fire Hydrant Parking

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About this topic: Parking Rules

Parking rules cover distances from hydrants, crosswalks, intersections and stop signs, parking on hills (which way to turn the wheels), and where parking is always prohibited. This is one of 7 Rules of the Road questions on parking rules, each with a full explanation on a single study page.

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