A near universal frustration is coming home to see a random car parked directly in front of your house, especially if you don’t have a driveway.
It’s also a common sight in most places, especially metro areas. Even if you dislike the practice, you’ve probably done it.
Albeit annoying, is parking in front of another person’s house illegal in Wisconsin?
Here’s what state law says:
Is it illegal to park in front of someone’s house in Wisconsin?
No. There are no Wisconsin state laws that prohibit someone from parking in front of another person’s house, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation confirmed to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel in an email.
Where is it illegal to park in Wisconsin?
Even though there aren’t laws dictating whether Wisconsinites can park in front of another person’s house, there are parking restrictions to keep in mind.
For one, Wisconsin drivers cannot park in the following spots, per Wisconsin state statute 346.53:
Moreover, drivers can’t park on private property “without the consent of the owner or lessee,” per state statute 346.55.1.
You can find more information on parking restrictions at https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/346/viii/55/1.
What are parking penalties in Wisconsin?
Penalties for violating parking laws vary by offense, but require a minimum fine of $20 for the first offense. If parking tickets go unpaid, drivers are subject to other penalties, including vehicle registration suspension, according to the state DOT.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Is it legal to park in front of someone’s house in Wisconsin?
Reporting by Cailey Gleeson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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