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When parallel parking along a public street, a driver is legally permitted to park within 10 feet of a marked crosswalk at an intersection as long as the vehicle's hazard warning lights are activated.

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False
Standard traffic safety regulations require vehicles to be parked at least 20 feet away from a marked crosswalk at an intersection to ensure drivers and pedestrians have unobstructed lines of sight. Turning on hazard warning lights does not exempt a motorist from this distance requirement.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the statutory parking distance prohibition regarding marked crosswalks at intersections.
Standard traffic regulations mandate that vehicles must not be parked within 20 feet of a marked crosswalk at an intersection.
Maintaining a 20-foot clear zone prevents parked vehicles from obscuring pedestrians preparing to cross or drivers approaching the intersection.
2
Determine whether hazard lights override parking proximity restrictions.
Activating hazard warning lights signals a stopped or cautious vehicle, but it does not provide legal authorization to park within a designated no-parking safety buffer.
Safety buffer rules apply universally to maintain sightlines regardless of vehicle light status.

Key Concept

Crosswalk Parking Proximity Regulations
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Parking, Standing, and Stopping Regulations

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