Parking on Sidewalks is Not Allowed Per 2006 Alabama Code - Section 32-5A-137

PARKING ON SIDEWALKS IS NOT ALLOWED

This is an American with Disabilities Act (ADA) violation and maybe subject to fines.  It also is a violation of the following Alabama Code.

If a resident is concerned with a person parking on the sidewalk, or any of these other parking violations they should call the Baldwin County Sheriff’s non-emergency number (251) 937-0202

2006 Alabama Code - Section 32-5A-137 — 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 person 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 30 feet of points on the curb immediately opposite the ends of a safety zone, unless a different length is indicated 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 highway or within a highway tunnel;

h. On any railroad tracks;

i. At any place where official signs prohibit stopping.

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

a. In front of a public or private driveway;

b. Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant;