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​The most common types of parking violations cited on Dallas streets include:

​ Dallas City Code: Chapter 28, Sec. 107		​WHAT: According to city ordinance, a driver commits this violation when the parking meter assigned to their space shows the parking period has expired. This also includes pay-by-phone and pay-by-Internet meters. WHY: Parking meters actually help keep traffic moving and promote businesses. The time limits for parked cars make more spaces available for additional shoppers and visitors.
​ Dallas City Code Chapter 28. Sec. 80		​WHAT: This violation occurs when a driver parks, stops, or stands their truck-tractor, road tractor, trailer, semitrailer, pole trailer, bus, or any commercial motor vehicle on a public street, alley, parkway, boulevard, or public place. WHY: Parking, stopping, or standing a commercial vehicle where prohibited can limit visibility and block roadways, which presents hazards for the vehicle's driver, other drivers, and pedestrians. Also, improperly parking commercial vehicles can raise the threat of theft and vehicle damage.
​ Dallas City Code: Chapter 28, Sec. 88.1(a)(2)(F)	​[photo]	WHAT: Drivers can't park, stand, or stop their vehicles against official signage that prohibits parking, standing, or stopping.** WHY: "No Parking" or "No Standing" signs keep people from parking on roadways that may be too narrow. Parking in these areas poses safety hazards because vehicles can prevent traffic flow and block the view of other drivers.
​ Dallas City Code: Chapter 28, Sec. 88(b)(1)	​[photo]	​WHAT: Drivers cannot park, stand, or stop their vehicle on the driver's left-hand side of the roadway. WHY: Reduced visibility is the main reason why this poses a safety risk for the driver of the parked car and other drivers already in the roadway. When reentering traffic, a driver facing the wrong direction must cross a lane of oncoming traffic to reach the correct lane, which increases the chance of a head-on collision.
​ Dallas City Code: Chapter 28, Sec. 81.1(a)(2)(B)	​​[photo]	​WHAT: Drivers are not allowed to park or stand their vehicles within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.** WHY: Every second counts when first responders arrive on scene at a fire. If vehicles are parked too close to a fire hydrant, that can delay -- or even block -- firefighters from connecting hoses to hydrants. Immediate fire hydrant access is critical.
​ Dallas City Code: Chapter 28, Sec. 81.1(a)(1)(B)	​​[photo]	​WHAT: Drivers can't park, stand, or stop their vehicles on a sidewalk.** WHY: Parking on the sidewalk blocks the movement of pedestrians and wheelchair users, which can be dangerous.