§ 18-87. Parking in manner obstructing driveways, alleys, etc.

(a)

Except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic, or in compliance with law or the directions of a law enforcement officer or traffic control device, no person shall stop, stand or park any vehicle, whether the vehicle is attended or not, on any street or highway or roadway within the city:

(1)

In any manner that would interfere with ingress and egress of any private driveway or public driveway or established alley.

(2)

Within two feet either side of the opening of a private driveway, public driveway or established alley.

(3)

Within 15 feet of any fire hydrant.

(4)

Within 30 feet of any flashing signal, stop sign, yield sign or other traffic control device located at the side of a street, highway or roadway.

(5)

Within 20 feet of either side of a crosswalk at an intersection.

(6)

On the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street, highway or roadway.

(7)

On a sidewalk.

(8)

Within 20 feet of the driveway entrance to any fire station and on the side of the street, highway or roadway opposite the entrance to any fire station within 75 feet of such entrance when properly signposted.

(9)

Along any curb line painted red or yellow.

(10)

Within 30 feet of points on the curb immediately opposite the closest end of a safety zone.

(11)

Within any intersection of a street, highway, or roadway or sidewalk area to in any manner interfere with the use thereof by the public.

(b)

Any vehicle stopped or parked or standing upon a two-way street, highway or roadway shall stand or be stopped or parked with the right-hand wheels parallel to and within 12 inches of the right-hand curb.

(c)

The restrictions in this section shall not apply to city and welfare departments engaged in the interest of public safety and emergency.

(Code 1964, § 14-18; Ord. No. 2601, § 1, 10-22-1990; Ord. No. 2695, § 1, 7-27-1992)

State law reference

Similar provisions, R.R.S. 1943, § 39-672.