# 15 CFR § 265.16: Parking

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-15-265.16

## Section

- **Citation:** 15 CFR § 265.16
- **Heading:** Parking
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 15—Commerce and Foreign Trade > Subtitle B—Regulations Relating to Commerce and Foreign Trade > CHAPTER II—NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE > SUBCHAPTER F—REGULATIONS GOVERNING TRAFFIC AND CONDUCT > PART 265—REGULATIONS GOVERNING TRAFFIC AND CONDUCT ON THE GROUNDS OF THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS & TECHNOLOGY, GAITHERSBURG, MARYLAND, AND BOULDER AND FORT COLLINS, COLORADO > Subpart B—Traffic and Vehicular Regulations

## Text

No person, unless otherwise authorized by a posted traffic sign or directed by a uniformed guard, shall stand or park a motor vehicle:
(a) On a sidewalk;
(b) Within an intersection or within a crosswalk;
(c) Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, 5 feet of a driveway or 30 feet of a stop sign or traffic control device;
(d) At any place which would result in the vehicle being double parked;
(e) At curbs painted yellow;
(f) In a direction facing on-coming traffic;
(g) In a manner which would obstruct traffic;
(h) In a parking space marked as not intended for his use;
(i) Where directed not to do so by a uniformed guard;
(j) Except in an area specifically designated for parking or standing;
(k) Except within a single space marked for such purposes, when parking or standing in an area with marked spaces;
(l) At any place in violation of any posted sign; or
(m) In excess of 24 hours, unless permission has been granted by the Physical Security office.

## Nearby sections

- [15 CFR § 265.1 § 265.1 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-15-265.1.md)
- [15 CFR § 265.2 § 265.2 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-15-265.2.md)
- [15 CFR § 265.3 § 265.3 Compliance with directions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-15-265.3.md)
- [15 CFR § 265.5 § 265.5 Laws of Maryland and Colorado applicable.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-15-265.5.md)
- [15 CFR § 265.11 § 265.11 Inspection of license and registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-15-265.11.md)
- [15 CFR § 265.12 § 265.12 Speeding or reckless driving.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-15-265.12.md)
- [15 CFR § 265.13 § 265.13 Emergency vehicles.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-15-265.13.md)
- [15 CFR § 265.14 § 265.14 Signs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-15-265.14.md)
- [15 CFR § 265.15 § 265.15 Right-of-way in crosswalks.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-15-265.15.md)
- [15 CFR § 265.16 § 265.16 Parking.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-15-265.16.md)
- [15 CFR § 265.18 § 265.18 Prohibited servicing of vehicles.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-15-265.18.md)
- [15 CFR § 265.19 § 265.19 Unattended vehicles.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-15-265.19.md)
- [15 CFR § 265.20 § 265.20 Towing of improperly parked vehicles.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-15-265.20.md)
- [15 CFR § 265.21 § 265.21 Improper use of roads as thoroughfares.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-15-265.21.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-15-265.16. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.