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Statutory Conformance — CGS §14-251 (Parking Distance from Crosswalks)

CGS §14-251 sets the statewide parking restrictions: no parking within 25 ft of crosswalk, 10 ft of hydrant, 20 ft of fire station driveway, etc. A citation issued under §14-251 must specify which subsection. Citations that cite the wrong subsection or measure incorrectly (e.g., from edge of curb cut rather than crosswalk) are voidable.

Legal basis

CGS §14-251

Sample appeal wording

Re: Citation #[TICKET] The citation alleges violation of CGS §14-251 by parking [TOO CLOSE TO HYDRANT/CROSSWALK]. Measurement enclosed shows the distance was [X feet], in compliance with the statute. Dismissal requested. [NAME]

Replace [PARKING DATE], [NtK DATE] etc. with your own dates before sending.

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Sources

  • CGS §14-251

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