§ 70-524. Manner of parking generally.

(a)

Two-way roadways. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, every vehicle stopped or parked upon a two-way roadway shall be so stopped or parked with the right hand wheels parallel to and within 12 inches of the right hand curb or as close as practicable to the edge of the right hand shoulder. A vehicle bearing and properly displaying a valid license plate or placard issued pursuant to RSMo § 301.071 or 301.142, or a valid equivalent license plate or placard issued by the state, country or other place of which such vehicle's owner is a resident, may stop or park upon a two-way roadway in a residential parking area as defined in section 70-1 with the left hand wheels parallel to and within 12 inches of the left hand curb or as close as practicable to the edge of the left hand shoulder.

(b)

One-way roadways. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, every vehicle stopped or parked upon a one-way roadway shall be so stopped or parked in the direction of authorized traffic movement with the right hand wheels parallel to and within 12 inches of the right hand curb or as close as practicable to the edge of the right hand shoulder, or with the left hand wheels parallel to and within 12 inches of the left hand curb or as close as practicable to the edge of the left hand shoulder.

(c)

Streetcar line roadways. Where parking is allowed along a streetcar service line, vehicles parked along the curb in a marked parking space shall not be allowed to cross or encroach any part of the vehicle over or onto the pavement surface marking that defines the parking space.

(d)

Striped bike lanes. Where a striped bike lane is present between permitted parking and the right hand (or left hand) curb or shoulder, every vehicle stopped or parked shall be so stopped or parked with the right hand (or left hand) wheels parallel to and within 12 inches of the edge of the striped parking line adjacent to the bike facility.

(e)

Violation. Any person violating any provision of this section shall be punished by a fine of not less than $25.00.

(Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 34.203; Ord. No. 41525, 10-20-72; Ord. No. 56381, 8-16-84; Ord. No. 931216, 12-16-93; Ord. No. 150202 , § 1, 4-2-15; Ord. No. 150406 , § 1, 6-4-15; Ord. No. 160589 , § 2, 8-18-16; Ord. No. 180480 , § 1, 7-19-18)