California Car / Permit practice question · Parking & Stopping
A vehicle left stopped, parked, or standing on a freeway for more than how many hours may be removed?
Answer choices
- 4 hours— Correct answer
- 1 hour
- 12 hours
- 24 hours
Why this is the answer
A vehicle that sits stopped, parked, or standing on a freeway longer than four hours may be removed. Parking or stopping on a freeway is generally prohibited in the first place, except in an emergency, when a law enforcement officer requires it, or where it is specifically permitted. One hour or 24 hours is not the cutoff.
Source: California Driver Handbook — Illegal Parking
Content reviewed against official driver handbooks · August 12, 2026
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