The Brief

LOS ANGELES - A California police department is warning residents not to put cones in front of their homes to prevent others from parking there.

It's illegal

What we know:

"We understand.. parking in the city is limited and finding a spot can feel like winning the lottery," the San Bruno Police Department shared on social media.

Per California Vehicle Code 21465, it is illegal to place traffic cones or other unauthorized objects on a public street to reserve a parking spot. Many cities and local ordinances prohibit such actions.

‘It's an all-out war on my street'

What they're saying:

Residents are reminded that public streets are for everyone, cones and garbage cans are not personal "reserved" signs, and blocking off parking "isn't just inconsiderate, it's not allo

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