§ 72.03. LIMITATIONS OF STOPPING AND PARKING.  


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  • It shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to stop or park such vehicle, except in a case of real emergency or in compliance with the provisions of this traffic code or when directed by a police officer or traffic sign or signal at any time in the following places:
    (A) On the mainly-traveled portion of any roadway or on any other place in the roadway where vehicles stand in any manner other than as specified in § 72.02 of this chapter;
    (B) On a sidewalk;
    (C) In front of sidewalk ramps provided for persons with disabilities;
    (D) In front of a public or private driveway;
    (E) Within an intersection or on a crosswalk;
    (F) At any place where official signs prohibit stopping or parking. This does not apply to police officers when operating properly identified vehicles during the performance of their official duties;
    (G) Within 30 feet of any flashing beacon, traffic sign or traffic-control device;
    (H) No person shall move a vehicle not lawfully under his or her control into any such prohibited area;
    (I) On any controlled-access highway;
    (J) Within a highway tunnel;
    (K) Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant; and
    (1) In an area between the roadways of a divided highway.
    (KRS 189.450(5), (6)) (Prior Code, § 72.03) Penalty, see § 72.99