Improper parking
Florida Statute § 316.195
Summary verified against the 2026 Florida Statutes: October 1, 2026.
Quick Summary
On a two-way roadway, park or stop with the right wheels parallel to and within 12 inches of the right curb or roadway edge. On a one-way roadway, park in the lawful direction with the wheels on the selected side within 12 inches of that curb/edge, unless a local ordinance provides otherwise. Authorized angle parking is an exception. Document road direction, wheel-to-curb distance, orientation, and any applicable ordinance or marked parking arrangement.
Summary sources
Classification, Points & Penalties
Classification, Points & Penalties
- Category
- Parking
- Type
- Non-Moving
- Civil / Criminal
- Civil
- Offense Classification
- Nonmoving infraction
- Points
- 0
- Fine / Penalty
- $30 base nonmoving penalty; offense-specific penalties/court costs may differ
Base fines are not the total payable amount. Costs, enforcement method, crash consequences, prior history, and court disposition can change penalties or points. A reported zero does not rule out license suspension or revocation.
Court & Enforcement
Court & Enforcement
- Mandatory Court
- No, generally
- NTA Eligible
- N/A — civil citation
- Custodial Arrest
- No — civil infraction (absent separate lawful basis)
NTA means notice to appear. Eligibility is conditional; these fields do not independently authorize arrest. Confirm the exact statutory track, lawful arrest authority, traffic procedure, and agency policy.
Arrest authority guideCivil infractions resulting in death or serious bodily injury require a hearing under §318.19.