Where is it illegal to park?

• A. In an unmarked crosswalk
• B. In a marked crosswalk
• C. In a loading zone
• D. In a decorative bay

Answer: (A)

Crosswalks must be kept clear for pedestrians. Parking in a crosswalk blocks people who are crossing and can reduce a driver’s ability to see pedestrians, creating a serious safety hazard. Because of that, you’re not allowed to park in a crosswalk, whether it’s clearly painted or not. The key rule is to keep crosswalks free of parked vehicles to protect pedestrians as they cross the street. The other locations involve zones where stopping might be limited to brief loading or aren’t designed for long-term parking, but the unsafe impact of blocking a crosswalk is the main reason this is illegal.