Rule 1: Don't Park Like a Caveman

Park in the spaces marked 'Parking Only'.

Do not block the sidewalk or the bike lane. It's not a game of Tetris.

Don't park on the lawn or the grass. It's not a designated parking spot for unicorns.

Read Rule 2: Parallel Parking for the Parallel Parking Challenged

Rule 3: Don't Block the Box

Don't double-park in the middle of the street. It's not a game of 'Who Can Park the Farthest.'

Don't park in front of the fire hydrant, even if you're a fire hydrant expert.

Don't park on the sidewalk if you're not actually on the sidewalk. It's not a tightrope act.

Read Rule 4: The Parking Lot of the Future (a guide to parking on rooftops)

Rule 5: Don't Be a Parking Ninja

Don't creep up behind people and park in their spot without warning.

Don't sneak into disabled parking spots without a valid permit. It's not a game of 'Who Can Sneak the Most Spots.'

Don't park on top of a firehose or a firehydrant if it's not actually on fire. It's not a real-life video game.

Don't park so close that you're blocking someone else's parking spot. It's not a real-life 'Don't Park in the Way' competition.

Read Rule 6: The art of Parking in the Snow