Yellow curbs in Los Angeles mark commercial loading zones reserved for vehicles actively loading or unloading goods, typically 7am-6pm Monday through Saturday. Passenger cars may not park there during posted hours. LAMC §80.73 and §88.13 set the rules and time limits.
LAMC §80.73 restricts yellow zones to commercial vehicles displaying valid commercial plates while actively loading or unloading freight. The standard operating window is 7am to 6pm Monday through Saturday, though posted signs control if different. Drivers must stay near the vehicle and complete the load within the time limit, often 20 minutes. Outside posted hours, general parking rules apply and most cars may park. Businesses needing a yellow zone must apply to LADOT, justify volume, and pay an installation fee. Unauthorized passenger parking during loading hours triggers a citation and possible tow.
Parking a non-commercial vehicle in a yellow zone during posted hours is a parking violation under LAMC §80.73, fined roughly 73 dollars, with potential tow if blocking active loading operations.
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