FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2014

PARK SMART, DENVER, AND BE TICKET FREE

Parking Education Campaign get underway today in conjunction
with National Public Works Week
DENVER, CO In honor of National Public Works Week, Denver Public Works Right-of-Way
Enforcement Agents will be proactively educating the public about the Citys non-posted
parking laws and helping people be ticket free in the future.
While most people understand how to avoid a parking ticket by reading the posted signage on
a block and by moving their car before the meter expires, this campaign is about educating
people about the citys non-posted parking laws that are also enforced. These laws help
ensure public safety, emergency access, and support for the numerous activities served by
on-street parking.
This weeks public education campaign will run Monday, May 19, to Friday, May 23, in
non-metered areas of Denver and will specifically focus on the non-posted parking
ordinances outlined on the flyer below. Drivers in violation of one of these ordinances will
receive a warning instead of a citation as well as a quick reference guide detailing common
non-posted parking ordinances. Everyone is encouraged to learn more about Denvers
parking laws and the Citys approach to managing parking at www.denvergov.org/parking.
Denver Public Works estimates that agents issue 400 to 500 tickets per week for the
non-posted parking violations listed below, generating approximately $10,000 to $12,000
weekly in general fund revenue.
While the focus will be on education and spreading goodwill this week, agents will be
instructed to take the appropriate action if they see an unsafe situation in the field.
Also please note that enforcement agents WILL continue to write tickets this week for
expired meters and for all posted parking laws including tow away zones and street sweeping
restrictions, as well as handicapped parking and license plate violations.
Photo Opportunity
When: today at 10:30 a m.
Where: West 23
rd
Avenue between Grove and Hooker Streets
What: pictures/interview on this proactive education effort
Common Non-Posted Parking Ordinances
(Find a comprehensive list of parking ordinances at www.denvergov.org/parking)
Ordinance No. General Description of Ordinance Why it is important
Move your vehicle at least 100 feet after your time restriction Encourages parking turnover and access to
Park Smart, Denver!
Below are common non-posted parking laws
Know the rules and be ticket free!
54-420
ends businesses
54-435 Park your vehicle within 18 inches of the curb
Creates a consistent parking pattern and allows
emergency access
54-435 / 54-
459
Park with the flow of traffic / do not obstruct traffic flow Maintains pedestrian, cyclist and driver safety
54-458 Do not park on the sidewalk or the sidewalk area Maintains pedestrian, cyclist and driver safety
54-458 Allow for 5 feet or more when parking near driveways or alleys
Pedestrian, cyclist and driver safety and emergency
vehicle access
54-458
Allow for 10 feet or more when parking near a fire hydrant;
allow 20 feet or more when parking near a crosswalk or stop sign
Allows for emergency vehicle access and sight
distance
54-460
Do not park in alleys; do not block movement of traffic through
alleys
Allows for delivery of services and emergency vehicle
access
54-464
Do not park a truck more than 22 ft in length or a trailer not
attached to a licensed vehicle for more than 2 hours on a public
street
Prevents storage of large vehicles on public streets
for long periods of time
54-464
Do not park a RV more than 22 ft in length, a truck and attached
camper with combined length of more than 22 feet, or an
auto/boat trailer attached to a licensed vehicle for more than 24
hours on street
Prevents storage of large vehicles on public streets
for long periods of time
54-465
Move your vehicle at least 100 feet every three days while parked
on the street
Prevents storage of vehicles on public streets and
increases parking availability
###