CVC 21718: Placement of Vehicles in Unincorporated Areas.

California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 21718 pertains to the placement of vehicles in unincorporated areas of highways. It specifies rules for where and how vehicles can be parked or stopped in these areas. Here's an explanation of CVC 21718:

CVC 21718 - Placement of Vehicles in Unincorporated Areas:

1. Parking Adjacent to Curb (Subsection (a)):

   • Subsection (a) of CVC 21718 addresses the parking of vehicles adjacent to the right-hand curb (or edge of the roadway) on an unincorporated area of a highway. It states that a vehicle should be parked with its right-hand wheels parallel to and within 18 inches of the right-hand curb, except when otherwise allowed by signs or markings.

2. Parking Parallel to Curb (Subsection (b)):

   • Subsection (b) deals with the parking of vehicles parallel to the right-hand curb on an unincorporated area of a highway. It specifies that a vehicle must be parked parallel to the curb in the direction of authorized traffic flow, with its right-hand wheels and tires within 18 inches of the curb.

3. Parking in the Opposite Direction (Subsection (c)):

   • Subsection (c) clarifies that when parking on an unincorporated area of a highway with no adjacent curb, a vehicle should be parked parallel to the edge of the roadway, in the direction of authorized traffic flow.

4. Parking on a Two-Way Roadway (Subsection (d)):

   • Subsection (d) specifies that on a two-way roadway in an unincorporated area where parking is allowed, a vehicle should be parked facing the direction of authorized traffic flow, which is usually on the right side of the road.

5. Other Parking Restrictions (Subsection (e)):

   • Subsection (e) allows local authorities to designate certain areas where parking or stopping is prohibited or restricted to specific times or under certain conditions. These restrictions may be indicated by signs or markings.

6. Penalties for Violation (Subsection (f)):

   • Violating CVC 21718 by parking or stopping a vehicle in a manner that does not comply with the rules outlined in this section may result in traffic citations, fines, and potential towing of the vehicle, depending on the nature and severity of the violation.