Reminders about Unsigned Parking Restrictions

from the City of Minneapolis

For the safety of all children, please review these important reminders on traffic and parking safety. Vehicles parked in violation of these ordinances—even temporarily—create a hazard for the safe passage of pedestrians as sight lines can be diminished. Please be aware that Traffic Control has been doing targeted enforcement of school and residential areas.

The City of Minneapolis has a number of unsigned street parking restrictions:

• Too close to a stop sign or Traffic Signal - vehicles are not allowed to park within 30 feet of a stop sign or traffic signal and within 20 feet of an intersection corner unless otherwise indicated.
   
• Blocked driveway - vehicles are not allowed to park within 5 feet of a driveway or alley.
   
• On a sidewalk - vehicles are not allowed to stop on sidewalks, crosswalks or boulevards.
   
• Drivers should never double park to load or discharge children from their vehicles. This puts kids in the dangerous position of crossing a lane of traffic without seeing or being seen by other motorists.
   
• Drivers should never park temporarily on the wrong side of the street (for instance, facing south directly in front of the Minneapolis Kids entrance) to load or discharge children from their vehicles—no matter how convenient that spot is!

Thank you for your cooperation in making LHCS a safe environment for everyone.