Unfortunate Car Parked in Front of Fire Hydrant

This is a photo of an unfortunate car that was parked in front of a fire hydrant when a fire actually took place.

Parking in designated fire lanes or in front of fire hydrants in the city is strictly prohibited. Fire lanes and hydrants are considered part of the fire protection system of any building. They are designed to allow unobstructed fire apparatus access at all times to the building in the event of a fire or a medical emergency. Whenever a fire lane is blocked, the safety of that building and its occupants are placed in jeopardy.

Fire lane curbs are marked red. If you are found parked in front of a red curb, your car can be ticketed, towed, or both. Fines differ if the violation is not ticketed during an emergency. If your car is in a lane required for use by emergency personnel, fines and punishments increase significantly.