From Family Handyman · · 50s
Curb Colors Mean Parking Rules
Red curbs block parking; white for passengers; yellow for loading; green for short stops; blue for disabled access.
In brief
Red curbs block parking; white for passengers; yellow for loading; green for short stops; blue for disabled access. Red curbs prevent parking, white curbs allow passenger pickup/dropoff, yellow for loading zones, green for short-term parking, blue for disabled access. Originally reported by Family Handyman.
What Red Curbs Mean
Red curbs generally mean drivers can’t stop or park there, even for a few minutes.
What White Curbs Mean
White curbs usually allow drivers to stop long enough to pick up or drop off passengers.
What Yellow Curbs Mean
Yellow curbs usually mark loading zones for delivery drivers and other goods.
What Green Curbs Mean
Green curbs generally mean drivers can park but only for a short time, often near businesses.
What Blue Curbs Mean
Blue curbs mark parking spaces for people with disabilities requiring a valid placard or license plate.
The main idea
Red curbs prevent parking, white curbs allow passenger pickup/dropoff, yellow for loading zones, green for short-term parking, blue for disabled access.
