ParkPeekCan I park here? How to know in under a minute
Short answer
To know if you can park here: read every sign on the nearest pole, keep only the ones whose arrows cover your spot and whose hours are in force now, and follow the strictest. Then check the curb paint, hydrants (usually 15 feet in most US states) and driveways. If a rule starts soon, set a reminder for it.
The 60-second checklist
- Signs: look at the nearest pole on your side, and the next one along the block.
- Arrows: only signs that point toward your car count.
- Time: is it the right day and hour for each rule? Watch rush hour and street cleaning.
- Curb paint: red = no stopping, yellow = loading, white = passenger pick-up, green = short time limit, blue = disabled (colors vary by city).
- Unsigned rules: hydrants, crosswalks, driveways, bus stops. These apply even without a sign.
- Leave-by time: the earlier of your time limit and the next restriction.
Visiting or in a rental car?
Residential permit signs (“except Zone 6 permits”) do not apply to you as a visitor. The time limit does. Out-of-state plates get ticketed and towed like anyone else.
Do it with a photo
Snap the whole pole with ParkPeek. You get YES or NO, how long you can stay, the line that decides it, and a reminder before the rule changes.
Standing at a confusing pole right now?
Snap it. Get YES or NO, how long you can stay, and the line that decides it. 3 free scans a month.
Check my signQuestions
How far from a fire hydrant do I have to park?
Most US states use 15 feet, but some cities differ. Check local rules.
Does a residential permit sign apply to visitors?
The time limit applies to anyone without that permit, including visitors and rental cars.