ORLANDO, Fla. — Parking illegally on the side of the road entering Orlando International Airport is becoming a big problem for some drivers.

What You Need To Know

  • Drivers park illegally on the road leading to the entrance of Orlando International Airport

  • Steve Boyd says the shoulder parking makes it dangerous on Jeff Fuqua Boulevard

  • GOAA stated it is working with Orlando police to manage the illegal parking

  • GOAA stated drivers should instead park in the cell phone parking lots

Steve Boyd is a private driver who makes frequent runs to and from the airport.

“I think I average five trips a day in and out of the airport,” said Boyd, who used to drive for Uber and Lyft.

Boyd said he has noticed an increase in people parking their cars on the side of Jeff Fuqua Boulevard, the road leading to the entrance of the terminals.

“This thing is filled all the way down with people parking illegally, and it’s clearly marked, no parking, no parking, no parking,” Boyd said.

Boyd believes the drivers that park on the shoulder are waiting to pick someone up from the airport.

“I think it’s extremely dangerous on many levels,” he said. “I don’t know that the people are thinking clearly when parking on that shoulder illegally. I mean, typically those shoulders are designed for emergency use.”

Spectrum News 13 reached out to the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority about the problem and a spokesperson said officials are aware of the problem.

“The Orlando Police Department, which is responsible for that portion of Jeff Fuqua Boulevard, and GOAA (Greater Orlando Aviation Authority) has worked together to help manage the illegal parking. However, there are still times when drivers choose to disregard posted signage and park,” said Angela Starke, vice president of strategic communications for GOAA.

Starke says drivers waiting on passengers should use the south and north cell phone parking lots.

“They are free and restrooms are available for convenience,” said Starke.

Boyd said Orlando police need to patrol more often to get drivers off the shoulders of the road.

Spectrum News 13 reached out to Orlando police, but they re-directed us to the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority and wouldn’t provide any additional comment.

“I think it would be a lot safer for everybody. But it would even be better for law enforcement, fire department and ambulance crews,” said Boyd.

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