Street Parking Limits: Martinez vs Richmond
How do street parking limits rules compare between Martinez, CA and Richmond, CA?
Martinez and Richmond have similar restriction levels.
Martinez, CA
Contra Costa County
Martinez enforces California Vehicle Code Section 22651(k)'s 72-hour consecutive street parking limit citywide, along with local time-limited zones in downtown and near the Amtrak station. Posted time limits (typically 2-hour zones) are enforced weekdays during business hours. Vehicles exceeding 72 hours may be marked, cited, and towed after notice.
View full Martinez rules →Richmond, CA
Contra Costa County
Richmond limits any vehicle to a maximum of 72 consecutive hours parked on a public street or alley, and operates a Neighborhood Permit Parking (NPP) Program in designated areas where residents must display a valid permit to park beyond posted limits.
View full Richmond rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Martinez | Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| Maximum street parking | - | 72 consecutive hours (RMC 14.40.110) |
| State authority | - | California Vehicle Code §22651(k) |
| Permit parking program | - | Neighborhood Permit Parking (NPP), RMC Ch. 14.56, adopted Jan. 31, 2017 |
| Enforcement contact | - | Richmond Parking Enforcement Unit, (510) 620-6644 |
| Vehicle must be | - | Operable, with current DMV registration and tabs |
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Martinez FAQ
Richmond FAQ
How long can I leave my car parked on a Richmond street?
A maximum of 72 consecutive hours. Under Richmond Municipal Code Section 14.40.110, any vehicle that has not moved under its own power within the previous 72 hours may be cited and towed.
Does the 72-hour clock reset if I move my car slightly?
The ordinance requires the vehicle to be moved 'under its own power.' Repeatedly nudging a vehicle to reset the clock can still be cited if it has not actually relocated, and the California Vehicle Code reference in §22651(k) is enforced based on the same 72-hour standard.
What is Richmond's Neighborhood Permit Parking program?
Adopted by Council on January 31, 2017, the NPP allows residents in designated neighborhoods to purchase parking permits so they can park along roadways in their area while on-street parking is restricted for motorists without permits. Permits and zone maps are administered by the Police Department's Parking Enforcement Unit.
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