It's late, you're heading to a Christmas party , and you've been circling the block trying to find a parking space. Can you park in front of someone's house without getting towed ?

According to Florida law, yes. With a lot of common-sense caveats.

You can't block a private driveway, that should go without saying. You can't park in front of fire hydrants, mailboxes or dumpsters. A good rule of thumb would be, am I blocking anyone?

Here's what to know before you walk away from your car.

Where can't I park on a Florida street?

Florida law prohibits parking :

In front of a public or private driveway

Facing the wrong way (against normal traffic) or more than 12 inches away from the curb or edge of the roadway

On a sidewalk or bicycle path

In a handicapped parking spot without a

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