No Parking Fire Lane

[Jewels]

Are there any rules as to how far from the markings on the pavement a vehicle has to be to be out of the fire lane in the state of Virginia?

[scott715us]

I doubt it. If one can look at the vehicle and reasonably construe that it is in an area that is designated for fire vehicles, then the rule applies. If you're parked in front of the building then you're likely guilty, regardless of how far from the actual striped lines you are. Fire trucks are big pieces of equipment and need ample room in front of the structure to fight a fire. They will use up more than just the painted lines on the pavement.

[ChesCopPodz]

It depends on the city/county law. There is no state law for parking in Virginia, with the exception of handicap parking if I remember correctly. I was a cop in Chesterfield County for 5 years, and our law was for a regular fire lane, there was no distance. If you were within the red/yellow fire lane curbline, you were in violation. In front of a fire hydrant, I'm a little fuzzy on it, but I think it was within 5 feet on either side of the hydrant.

[retdetsgt]

It's 10 feet here. Firemen can get really pissy about it.