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Parking Regulations (On-Street)
Identified below are some common parking violations along with tips on how to avoid parking citations.
Meter Violation - SMJC 11.40.090
Carefully read posted signs at meters. Some meters are for 12 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hour, and 4 hour parking.
No Parking Street Cleaning/Construction - SJMC 11.36.190
Certain areas throughout the City of San José have permanent or temporary signs posted for Street Cleaning/Sweeping. Take note of the dates and times of Street Cleaning/Sweeping.
The City of San José also has projects throughout the year to repave or restore city streets. In such cases, "No Parking Tow-Away" signs are posted 24 hours in advance. Take note of dates and times when construction is to be done, and observe posted regulations.
No Parking Certain Times - SJMC 11.36.260
There are signs posted in certain areas within the City of San José where there is No Parking certain times. One example of this: North San Pedro (between Mission and Hedding), where signs posted state "No Parking 4PM-6PM."
Parking Excess of Time Limit - SJMC 11.36.250
Time zones have signs posted stating a time limit for parking; limits vary. Some are for 12 minutes, 15 minutes, 20 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, and 2 hour parking.
Resident Parking Permit - SJMC 11.48.300
Certain residential areas within the city of San José require a
parking permit. Signs are posted indicating when and where a Residential
Parking Permit is required for parking.
For Sale or Repair - SJMC 11.36.100
A vehicle may not be parked on a street for the purpose of displaying
it for sale. A vehicle may not be repaired on the street except in an
emergency.
Use of Streets for Storage - SJMC 11.36.220
A vehicle may not be parked on the street for more than 72 hours without
movement.
To report vehicles parked in excess of 72 hours on a public street contact:
Code Enforcement/Vehicle
Abatement at (408) 277-4528.
Out of Space-Metered - SJMC 11.40.040
Out of Space-Non Metered - SJMC11.16.120
A vehicle must park within designated marked spaces whether metered or
non-metered.
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Parked On or Blocking Sidewalk - CVC 22500F
A vehicle may not block, park on or across a sidewalk or walkway intended
for pedestrian travel.
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Parked On Parkway - SJMC 11.36.060
A vehicle may not park in an area between the curb and sidewalk, whether
paved or unpaved. Commonly referred to as a parkway.
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Wrong Way - Over 18" From Curb - CVC 22502A
A vehicle may not park facing the wrong direction, or more than 18"
from the curb.
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Parking in Intersection - CVC 22500A
A vehicle may not park blocking a sidewalk intersection intended for pedestrian
access.
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Parking at Angle - SJMC 11.36.170
Vehicles must park parallel to curb unless otherwise marked for angled
parking.
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Fire Hydrant - CVC 22514
A vehicle may not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant whether marked
by a red curb or not.
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Visit San Jose Municipal Codes for more information about San Jose Municipal Code (SJMC) violations.
Visit California Vehicle Codes for more information about California Vehicle Code (CVC) violations.
If you have any questions regarding city of San José
parking regulations or would like to make a service request, contact the
city of San José, Department of Transportation, Parking Compliance:
Phone: (408) 534-2900
Fax: (408) 288-7322
Write:
City of San José
Department of Transportation,
Parking Compliance
200 E. Santa Clara Street
San José, CA. 95113
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