Atlanta, GA Parking Rules: Curb Color Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Curb color
- Red or distinctive color, fire chief's order
- Sign spacing
- Every 50 feet along lane
- Sign placement
- Within 4 feet of curb
- Enforcement
- Municipal court, towing authorized
Summary
Atlanta's fire chief can order curbs next to designated fire lanes painted red or another distinctive color, and property owners must post "No Parking. Fire Lane" signs to keep the lane clear for fire apparatus.
(d)Painting of curbs. The fire chief or the chief's duly authorized fire official may order curbs adjacent to a fire lane to be painted red or another distinctive color.(e)Parking in fire lane. No person shall park any motor vehicle or place any other property in a fire lane; however, this section shall not apply to the parking of an authorized emergency vehicle.
Full Breakdown
Under City Code § 78-67, the fire chief or a designated fire official may designate private alleys, ways, and driveways as fire lanes and order the adjacent curbs painted red or another distinctive color. Property owners must post "No Parking. Fire Lane" signs no more than four feet from the curb, spaced at least every 50 feet, with one at each end of the lane. Parking a vehicle or placing property in a marked fire lane is a municipal offense, and fire officials or police may have the vehicle towed.
Violations & Fines
Violation is charged in municipal court; vehicles in a posted fire lane may be towed to the nearest impound lot at the owner's expense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who decides which curbs get painted for a fire lane in Atlanta?
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Sources & Official References
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