We have an answer from the High Point Police Dept

We asked the High Point Fire Department which law a Fire Lane "squatter" was violating, and this was the response which was returned from the High Point Police Department:

"There is a state statute that covers parking in fire lanes, G.S. 20-162(b). In a nutshell it says no person shall park a vehicle in a designated fire lane. Provided, however, persons loading or unloading supplies or merchandise may park temporarily in a fire lane as long as the vehicle is not left unattended."

See, we told you so.