How far from a Stop sign must you park?

Park 5 metres (16 feet) or more from a Stop sign or a Yield sign. The same 5 metres applies to a fire hydrant and to the nearest side of a marked crosswalk.

Source: Driver’s Guide: Cars and Light Trucks (Government of Alberta, Spring 2026), Parking: Do not park here, page 57

Practice question

You want to park near a Stop sign. What is the shortest legal distance from the sign?

1. 11 metre
2. 22 metres
3. 34 metres
4. 45 metres (16 feet)