a. Except at the direction of a law enforcement officer, no person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle, whether occupied or not:
1. On a sidewalk;
2. Within an intersection;
3. On a crosswalk;
4. Where official traffic-control devices prohibit stopping, standing or parking; or
5. To obstruct a street, private driveway or a crossing for pedestrians.
b. Except to momentarily pick up or discharge passengers, no person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle, whether occupied or not:
1. In a traveled portion of the street or highway;
2. In front of a public or private driveway;
3. Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant;
4. At any place where official traffic-control devices prohibit stopping, standing or parking; or
5. On the left side of the street, except for funeral processions.
c. Any person who stops, stands or parks a vehicle in a prohibited area shall be deemed to be in violation of this article.
(S.C. Code §§ 5-7-30 and 56-5-2530) (Prior Code, § 18.312)