Redlands, CA Parking Rules: Curb Color Rules (2026)

Redlands uses painted curb markings to communicate parking restrictions, and only the city's traffic authority may place official curb markings. Under Chapter 10.40 of the municipal code, commercial loading zones are designated by a yellow paint line stenciled with black letters 'LOADING ONLY' on the top of all curbs within the zone, and passenger loading zones by a white line stenciled with black letters 'Passenger Loading Only' (RMC 10.40.220). These follow the statewide California curb-color scheme set out in California Vehicle Code 21458, under which: red means no stopping, standing or parking at any time (except a stopped bus); yellow means stop only long enough to load or unload, no longer than the posted time; white means stop only long enough to load or unload passengers or mail; green means park for a limited time as posted; and blue is reserved for disabled-placard parking. Because curb colors carry the meaning fixed by state law, a painted curb in Redlands is enforceable only when it conforms to these official color meanings. Property owners and businesses may not paint curbs to create their own parking restrictions; unauthorized curb painting is not enforceable and may itself be a violation. For specific time limits or restrictions, drivers should rely on posted signs in combination with the curb color.