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Parking Rules in Matthews, NC (2026)

2 verified parking rules for Matthews, North Carolina, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Overnight Parking

Matthews generally permits overnight on-street parking in residential neighborhoods except where signed otherwise. Downtown time limits expire at 6 PM. HOA subdivisions often restrict overnight street parking through private covenants.

Parking: Overnight Parking

Few Restrictions

N.C.G.S. § 20-137.7

§ 20-137.7. Definitions of words and phrases. The following words and phrases when used in this Part shall for the purpose of this Part have the meaning respectively prescribed to them in this Part, except in those instances where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: (1) "Abandoned vehicle" means a motor vehicle that has remained illegally on private or public property for a perio...

Abandoned Vehicles

Matthews enforces NCGS 20-137.7 and 160A-303 for abandoned vehicles. Vehicles left on public streets over 7 days or on private property without owner consent over 24 hours may be tagged, towed, and sold at auction.

Parking: Abandoned Vehicles

Some Restrictions

N.C.G.S. § 160A-303

§ 160A-303. Removal and disposal of junked and abandoned motor vehicles. (a) A city may by ordinance prohibit the abandonment of motor vehicles on the public streets or on public or private property within the city, and may enforce any such ordinance by removing and disposing of junked or abandoned motor vehicles according to the procedures prescribed in this section. (b) A motor vehicle is def...