Summer means it’s time for parties, cookouts and more. If your neighbor throws a get-together, a parade of cars might quickly make themselves at home on your street.
So is it illegal for cars to park in front of homes and other private property? Here’s what to know.
Can my neighbor park in front of my house in Kentucky?
Your neighbor is under no legal obligation to park on or in front of their own property. According to Kentucky state law, cars can be parked in front of any home as long as there are no other parking restrictions, such as a “no parking” sign or if the vehicle blocks a fire hydrant or a private or public driveway.
The state law specifies that vehicles parked in front of a private residence should be sure not to impede the flow of traffic.
Here’s where you can’t park your car in Kentucky
Here is a general list of places you can’t park, according to Kentucky Revised Statutes:
The instances in which parking in these areas is allowed are when it’s to “avoid conflict with other traffic” or if you’re instructed to by law enforcement or a traffic control device, according to Kentucky Revised Statute 189.450.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Just Askin’: Can my neighbor park in front of my house in Kentucky?
Reporting by Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer / Cincinnati Enquirer
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