Dibs & Space Saving: Anza vs Moreno Valley

There is no snow-shoveling parking tradition in Riverside County, and using chairs, cones, or other objects to reserve public parking is not recognized by law. Placing obstructions in the roadway or public shoulder can be cited as a traffic hazard, illegal dumping, or obstruction under Riverside County ordinances and the California Vehicle Code.

Moreno Valley has no ordinance addressing space-saving (dibs) on public streets. Placing cones, chairs, or other objects to reserve a street parking space is not recognized and may constitute an obstruction. Public streets remain first-come, first-served at all times.