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

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.