Idaho § 49-661 - Additional parking regulations
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 49-661 — Additional parking regulations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49-661. Additional parking regulations
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, every vehicle stopped or parked upon a two-way highway shall be stopped or parked with the right-hand wheels parallel to and within eighteen (18) inches of the right-hand curb or as close as practicable to the right edge of the right-hand shoulder.
(2) Except when otherwise provided by local ordinances, every vehicle stopped or parked upon a one-way highway shall be stopped or parked parallel to the curb or edge of the highway, in the direction of authorized traffic movement, with its right-hand wheels within eighteen (18) inches of the right-hand curb or as close as practicable to the right edge of the right-hand shoulder, or with its left-hand wheels within eighteen (18) inches of the left-hand curb or as close as practicable to the left edge of the left-hand shoulder.
(3) Local authorities may permit angle parking on any highway, except that angle parking shall not be permitted on any federal-aid or state highway unless the transportation department has determined that the roadway is of sufficient width to permit angle parking without interfering with the free movement of traffic.
[49-661, added 1988, ch. 265, sec. 184, p. 671.]
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 49-661
What does Idaho Statutes § 49-661 cover?
Section 49-661 ("Additional parking regulations") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Idaho § 49-661?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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How does Idaho § 49-661 apply to my situation?
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