A LITTLE-known rule could land you in hot water if you leave your car parked too long in front of your neighbor’s home.
A state law allows street parking in front of someone else’s house, but time and distance limits apply, especially in certain cities.
GettyThe car must be properly tagged and registered (stock image)[/caption]In Columbus, Ohio, drivers can’t leave their car parked in the same spot for more than 72 hours without moving it at least 75 feet away, or they risk getting flagged.
The rule is enforced by the city and complaints can be filed through Columbus’ 311 system or directly with the Division of Parking Services.
In Cincinnati, you’re allowed to park in front of a neighbor’s house for up to 24 hours, according to Municipal Code 508-12.
The car must be properly tagged and registered, and the curb can’t have any posted parking restrictions – but there are limits to the rule.
Commercial vehicles, cars for sale, and trailers not actively loading or unloading aren’t allowed in residential parking zones.
But those rules don’t mean you can block people’s driveways.
According to the Ohio Revised Code, no one can park in front of a driveway, or even within five feet of its entrance, if it connects to a public street.
The same law outlines dozens of other banned parking spots across the state.
That includes sidewalks, crosswalks, within 10 feet of a fire hydrant, intersections, and any bridge.
It also bans parking within 20 feet of a fire station driveway, and within 75 feet across the street from said driveway if signs are posted.
Vehicles parked within 30 feet of stop signs, flashing beacons, or traffic devices are also in violation.
Parking within 50 feet of a railroad crossing or on the roadway of a freeway is off-limits too.
Even parking within one foot of another vehicle is a no-go, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer.
In Cincinnati, city officials say there’s no way to legally stop someone from parking in front of your home if they’re obeying the law.
Ohio Parking Rules
You cannot park:
On a sidewalk In front of a public or private driveway Within an intersection Within 10 feet of a fire hydrant On a crosswalk Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection Within 30 feet of stop signs or flashing beacons Within 50 feet of a railroad crossing Within 20 feet of a fire station driveway Within 75 feet of a fire station entrance across the street (if signed) Alongside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction Next to a parked vehicle (double parking) On a bridge, elevated highway, or inside a tunnel Where signs prohibit stopping Within 1 foot of another parked vehicle On the road portion of a freeway, expressway, or thruway On any lawn or landscaped area In front of driveways or within 5 feet of one (in cities like Cincinnati) City-Specific Limits:Columbus: Max 72 hours in one spot – must move car at least 75 feet afterCincinnati: Max 24 hours in one spot – report via 311 or Parking Enforcement Exceptions apply when directed by law enforcement or to avoid conflict with trafficStill, Parking Services Supervisor Christopher Brown has said that residents should try talking to their neighbors first.
“Start by asking them to park elsewhere,” Brown advised.
If a car remains parked for more than 24 hours, residents can report it to 311 Cincy, Cincinnati Parking Enforcement, or CPD.
An officer will inspect the vehicle, then return a day later. If it hasn’t moved, a citation is likely.
If the vehicle still there another 24 hours after the citation has been issued, the car could be towed to the police impound on Spring Grove Ave.
Residents can also request temporary parking restrictions by contacting their local police district.
These must be submitted and approved in advance, and signs posted 24 to 36 hours before the restriction begins.
Brown warns calling the police might escalate tensions, but says it’s a legal step if talking fails.
The City of Cincinnati didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment by The U.S. Sun.
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