parking distance firehydrant on private residential property

[Lodestar 77]

Isn't this learned in Drivers Ed 101? Common sense also says not to block a fire hydrant. Just because nobody was ticketed in the past doesn't mean it is OK to park/block the hydrant, it means the lawbreakers were lucky a cop didn't come by and see the vehicle unlawfully parked.

Watch a couple episodes of Parking Wars. You will learn what happens when someone breaks the law with a vehicle.

[rctsat]

And might I suggest why don't you make an offer to the judge that in lieu of a fine you will have you son go out and mark the curb 15' either side of the hydrant and that you will submit a photo depicting such within 7 or 10 days of his order. I think this will serve to teach you son a little lesson on community service and it will keep some other unfortunate from making the same mistake in the future. As a matter of fact I would do it any way no matter what the judge says. And yes I know I will get a ton of responses from all you guys out there that just love to look for all the reasons why you can't do something, ie. You'll get arrested for defacing public property, You'll get sued if some one gets a ticket because the marking wasn't clearly visible, If you don't use the correct color of red paint then it is not a viable warnings, bla, bla and bla bla. Just my suggestion you can take it for what it is worth and it is worth just about what it cost you, a couple of minutes of your time. Thanks

[boldmother]

Thank goodness there was no fire!!!

[duststorm72]

I have a hydrant in my front yard and want to extend my driveway closer to the hydrant (because I physically cannot extend it the opposite way). Would it be illegal for me to park within 15' of the hydrant in my own yard as well?

[majormadmax]

Originally Posted by rctsat

And might I suggest why don't you make an offer to the judge that in lieu of a fine you will have you son go out and mark the curb 15' either side of the hydrant and that you will submit a photo depicting such within 7 or 10 days of his order. I think this will serve to teach you son a little lesson on community service and it will keep some other unfortunate from making the same mistake in the future. As a matter of fact I would do it any way no matter what the judge says. And yes I know I will get a ton of responses from all you guys out there that just love to look for all the reasons why you can't do something, ie. You'll get arrested for defacing public property, You'll get sued if some one gets a ticket because the marking wasn't clearly visible, If you don't use the correct color of red paint then it is not a viable warnings, bla, bla and bla bla. Just my suggestion you can take it for what it is worth and it is worth just about what it cost you, a couple of minutes of your time. Thanks

If you know it's bad advice, then why give it? There is absolutely no requirement under the Texas Penal or Traffic codes for the curbs to be marked, and doing so could result in their/his being charged under the Texas Penal Code §28.08, which makes it a crime to intentionally or knowingly make markings with aerosol paint, indelible marker or an etching or engraving device on tangible property without consent of the owner. Markings can include inscriptions, slogans, drawings or paintings. Penalties are assessed based on the amount of loss suffered by the property owner and may range from fines up to $2000 and/or confinement for up to 180 days, up to fines of $10,000 and/or confinement for 5 to 99 years.

City codes that could also be applicable include §21-6, which makes it a crime for any person to have a graffiti implement in their possession while on public grounds or public buildings when such locations are closed to the public or on private property when that property is not open to the public. Parents of children under the age of seventeen (17) may be cited for allowing a child to violate this provision of the code. Violators may be fined not less than $50.00 nor more than $500.00 dollars for each violation. Second and subsequent offenses may not be fined less than $100.00 nor more than $500.00 per violation.

No, about all they can hope for is leniency, which is fair. Most likely he'll have to pay court costs and will be given probation. Suggesting to do something that is not within their authority or that is not required by law is not going to help their case one bit, but in fact could make things worse!

[sara-licious]

there are many spots where "parking spaces" exist within 15 ft of a hydrant, and people park there for years and years with no ticket, until one day someone decides to enforce the law. It's frustrating, but knowing the right rule no matter what color the curb is comes in handy!

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