Method and manner of stopping or parking

Article 91. Method and manner of stopping or parking.
1. Stopping and the parking must be done in such a way that the vehicle does not obstruct traffic nor constitute a risk to other road users, taking special care in positioning the vehicle and avoiding its movement in the absence of the driver (LST Art 38,3).
2. Stopping or parking in places considered as dangerous or where it seriously obstructs traffic include the following cases:
a) When the distance between the vehicle and the opposite side of the road or a longitudinal mark on it which indicates a crossing prohibition is less than 3m or, in any case, when it does not allow the passage of other vehicles.
b) When it prevents the moving off of another vehicle properly stopped or parked.
c) When it blocks the normal use of an exit or access to a building by people or animals, or by vehicles of a “keep clear” sign.
d) When the normal use of a disabled parking bay is obstructed.
e) When done in the median zones, separations, islands or other traffic directing elements.
f) When the corresponding signal prohibits turning.
g) When parking in a load and unloading zone, during the stated hours of use.
h) When double parking and the driver leaves the vehicle.
i) When the parking in signed and marked public transport stop.
j) When parking in spaces expressly reserved for emergency or security services.
k) When parking in specifically signed prohibited areas in the road.
l) When parking in the middle of the road.
m) Stopping or parking not included in the previous paragraphs that constitutes a danger or seriously obstructs the passage of pedestrians, vehicles or animals.
3. Infractions of this Article are considered serious offences (LST Art 65.4.d).