Stopping, standing, or parking prohibited in specified places

(a)

Except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic, or in compliance with law or the directions of a police officer or official traffic control device, no operator shall:

(1)

Stop, stand, or park a vehicle:

a.

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

b.

On a sidewalk.

c.

Within an intersection.

d.

On a crosswalk.

e.

Between a safety zone and the adjacent curb or within thirty (30) feet of points on the curb immediately opposite the ends of a safety zone, unless the City of Tampa, Hillsborough County, or the Department of Transportation indicates a different length by signs or markings.

f.

Alongside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction when stopping, standing, or parking would obstruct traffic.

g.

Upon any bridge or other elevated structure upon a street or highway.

h.

On any railroad tracks.

i.

On a bicycle or shared use path.

j.

At any place where official traffic control devices or official signs prohibit stopping.

k.

On the roadway or shoulder of a limited access facility, except as provided by regulation of the Department of Transportation, or on the paved portion of a connecting ramp; except that a vehicle which is disabled or in a condition improper to be driven as a result of mechanical failure or crash may be parked on such shoulder for a period not to exceed six (6) hours. This provision is not applicable to an operator stopping a vehicle to render aid to an injured person or assistance to a disabled vehicle in obedience to the directions of a law enforcement officer or to operator stopping a vehicle in compliance with applicable traffic laws.

l.

For the purpose of loading or unloading a passenger on the paved roadway or shoulder of a limited access facility or on the paved portion of any connecting ramp. This provision is not applicable to an operator stopping a vehicle to render aid to an injured person or assistance to a disabled vehicle.

m.

In any parking space specifically designated for charging an electric vehicle if the vehicle is not capable of using an electrical recharging station, consistent with F.S. § 366.94, or if the vehicle is not actively charging.

(2)

Stand or park a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except to momentarily pick up or discharge a passenger or passengers:

a.

In front of a public or private driveway.

b.

Within fifteen (15) feet of a fire hydrant.

c.

Within twenty (20) feet of a crosswalk.

d.

Within thirty (30) feet upon the approach to any flashing signal, stop sign, or traffic control signal located at the side of a roadway.

e.

Within twenty (20) feet of the driveway entrance to any fire station and on the side of a street opposite the entrance to any fire station within seventy-five (75) feet of such entrance (when property signposted).

f.

On an exclusive bicycle lane.

g.

At any place where official traffic control devices or official signs prohibit standing or parking.

h.

In a fire lane.

i.

Blocking access to a mailbox of a business, community mailbox unit, or package delivery locker between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. when said mailbox or locker is directly adjacent to the roadway.

j.

In a tow-away zone.

k.

In a no parking zone.

l.

On a street designated part of a parade route, right-of-way closure, or restricted area or zone after public notice.

m.

In a reserved parking space as indicated by signage, meter bags, or other methods.

(3)

Park a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except temporarily for the purpose of, and while actually engaged in, loading or unloading merchandise or passengers:

a.

Within fifty (50) feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing unless the Department of Transportation establishes a different distance due to unusual circumstances.

b.

At any place where official traffic control devices or official signs prohibit parking.

(b)

No person shall move a vehicle not lawfully under their control into any such prohibited area or away from a curb such a distance as is unlawful.

(c)

A vehicle which violates this section and is determined to be a public safety or welfare concern, or which has not been moved after the issuance of a ticket may be towed upon instructions from any law enforcement agency with jurisdiction. The cost of removal includes towing, storage, and administrative fees, shall be the responsibility of the registered owner of the vehicle and will be a lien against the motor vehicle in accordance with F.S. § 713.78. The removal of the vehicle shall be reported to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles in the appropriate database to ensure the owner can locate and recover the towed vehicle.

(Ord. No. 2025-43, § 2 (Exh. A), 4-17-2025)

State Law reference— Electric vehicle charging stations, F.S. § 366.94; Liens for recovering, towing, or storing vehicles and vessels, F.S. § 713.78.