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Parking beside or near a fire hydrant is prohibited because:
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Firefighters need immediate, unobstructed access to the hydrant during emergencies
Blocking a fire hydrant can delay firefighting, so parking near hydrants is banned.
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- โFirefighters need immediate, unobstructed access to the hydrant during emergencies
- โThe hydrant might scratch your car
- โHydrants are government decorations
- โIt confuses other parked cars
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