Information regarding parking zones,
signage, commercial vehicles and abandoned vehicles.
Residential Parking and Control
Residents who live near parks, apartment complexes,
and schools often request some type of parking control
in their neighborhood. If residents would like to
restrict parking on their streets, they must submit a
petition to the Department of Transportation. The
petition must be signed by every resident along the full
length of the street. Parking restrictions that
are approved and installed apply to all vehicles,
including those belonging to residents and their
guests. Any cost for future removal or relocation
of these signs (initiated by the property owners) will
be paid for by the property owners.
No Parking/No Stopping Signs
NO PARKING and NO STOPPING zones are
usually used in high traffic flow areas where on-street
parking would be a safety hazard (Sacramento County Code
10.24.030). No parking zones that are usually NOT
posted include: Bus stops, pedestrian crosswalks, fire
hydrants, and alleys.
Commercial Vehicles
Commercial vehicles, such as semi-trailers or
tractor-trailers, are prohibited from parking on public
streets within a residential district for more than one
hour within a twenty-four hour period per Sacramento
County Code 10.24.070 (h).
Abandoned Vehicles
A vehicle parked on a roadway for more than 72 hours
is considered an abandoned vehicle, which is in
violation of Sacramento County Code 10.24.070(b).
For enforcement of abandoned vehicle violations, contact
the Sacramento County Community Hazards and Nuisance
Complaint Center at 875-5656.
Where is it Illegal to Park?
In an intersection
On a sidewalk or crosswalk
Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant or fire
station driveway
Where the signs say "NO PARKING" and
"NO STOPPING"
Within 3 feet of a sidewalk ramp for the
disabled
In a parking place designated for disabled
persons (Unless you are disabled and have a
placard or special plate)
Facing the opposite direction of traffic
In front of a driveway
At a red curb
CONTACT INFORMATION
Information Regarding Parking Zones & Signs
For general questions and information
regarding zones and signs.
Traffic Engineering Section
4135 Traffic Way
Sacramento, CA 95827 Fax:
916-876-5459
