Politics & Government

Apron Parking Ban Lifted in Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Department of Transportation has decided to reverse its recent ban on apron parking. The new law went into effect Oct. 12.

Patch has been monitoring the ongoing issue of in the city, including , with residents angry at the Los Angeles Department of Transportation's recent decision to ban parking between the sidewalk and street.

Now Councilman Bill Rosendahl has received a letter from LADOT General Manager Jaime de la Vega stating the LADOT has reversed its decision and residents can now legally park in the space between the sidewalk and street (see related photo). It is still illegal to block the sidewalk or to park on the street in front of the driveway.

De la Vega's letter to Rosendahl reads as follows:

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Honorable Members of the City Council:

The letter clarifies how the Los Angeles Department of Transportation is responding to the recent motion approved by City Council regarding apron parking. Please feel free to share with your constituent mailing lists.

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Per Council File 11-1676 (Koretz-Rosendahl motion) and advice of the Office of the City Attorney, effective October 12, 2011 LADOT is not issuing parking citations under Los Angeles Municipal Code section 80.53 for parking on a driveway apron. Traffic officers have been instructed as to the change. In addition, any citations issued in error under LAMC section 80.53 on October 12, 2011 or later will be administratively canceled.

LADOT will continue to enforce other sections of the LAMC and California Vehicle Code, including: CVC section 22500 (e), which prohibits parking in front of the driveway, and CVC section 22500(f), which prohibits parking on the sidewalk.


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