Dibs & Space Saving: Mead Valley vs Temecula

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.

Temecula has no ordinance addressing parking 'dibs' or space-saving with cones, chairs, or other objects. Public streets are first-come, first-served, and placing objects in the public right-of-way to reserve a parking space is not permitted. The practice is rare in Temecula due to Southern California's mild climate and absence of snow.