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Orlando, FL Parking Rules: Curb Color Rules (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Prohibited zones
Curbs painted red or yellow
Governing section
§ 39.16(1)(p)
Exception
Only if City signage specifically permits
Civil penalty
$30, § 39.68(2)(f)
Towing authority
§ 39.29(2), if obstructing traffic

Summary

A curb painted red or yellow in Orlando is off-limits to parking unless a sign specifically allows it. § 39.16(1)(p) bans stopping, standing, or parking 'alongside any curb which has been painted yellow or red,' and violators face a $30 civil penalty under the fee schedule.

(p)Alongside any curb which has been painted yellow or red, unless otherwise specifically permitted by appropriate signs or devices posted by the City; ... (f) No parking—yellow or red curb $30.00

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 92).

Full Breakdown

' Because the exception runs through posted signage rather than the color alone, a red or yellow curb without a sign carve-out is a strict no-parking zone regardless of how briefly a driver stops. 16(1)(p) generally do not. 68(2) treats the violation as its own line item separate from generic 'parking prohibited by sign,' pricing 'No parking, yellow or red curb' at the same rate charged for blocking a driveway, parking on a sidewalk, or parking within 30 feet of a stop sign. 29(2).

Violations & Fines

Parking alongside a red or yellow curb draws a $30 civil penalty under § 39.68(2)(f) ('No parking: yellow or red curb'). If the vehicle also obstructs traffic or creates a safety hazard, § 39.29(2) authorizes police officers, community service officers, or parking enforcement specialists to tow it to a public garage or other place of safety.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I stop briefly at a red curb in Orlando to drop someone off?
No, unless a posted sign specifically permits it. § 39.16(1)(p) prohibits stopping, standing, or parking 'alongside any curb which has been painted yellow or red' with no exception for brief stops: the only carve-out is signage the City has posted allowing that specific use.
What's the difference between a red curb and an orange curb in Orlando?
Red and yellow curbs under § 39.16(1)(p) are no-parking zones with no default exception. Orange curbs are freight loading zones under §§ 39.19 and 39.24(2), where a vehicle displaying a valid § 39.25 tag permit may stop specifically to load or unload materials during posted hours.
What's the fine for parking at a red curb in Orlando?
$30, listed in the § 39.68(2)(f) civil penalty schedule as 'No parking: yellow or red curb.' The same fee schedule applies matching $30 penalties to related violations like parking on a sidewalk or blocking a driveway.

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