7 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 10 cities in Bergen County, New Jersey.
Verified from official government sources
Bergen County itself does not impose a general RV or boat parking rule on streets. Each of the 70 municipalities sets its own ordinance, and county parks prohibit overnight RV or trailer storage under the Parks System Rules.
Bergen County Parks System Rules & Regulations — Watercraft rules
In addition to all other applicable rules, ordinances, and laws relevant to the Bergen County Park System and its use the following rules shall apply: All watercraft must be hand carried in; no trailer-launched watercraft are permitted, except by permit. No person shall launch any watercraft without carrying aboard a U.S. Coast Guard Type III personal floatation device (PFD) for each occupant a...
On Bergen County roads, driveway curb cuts require a county Road Opening Permit. Blocking driveways is prohibited statewide under N.J.S.A. 39:4-138, and each Bergen County municipality sets its own driveway parking rules.
Commercial vehicle parking on residential streets is regulated by each Bergen County municipality, not by the county. State weight and idling limits apply countywide, including N.J.A.C. 7:27-14 anti-idling and Title 39 weight restrictions on county roads.
Street parking in Bergen County is governed mainly by each municipality and by NJ Title 39 motor vehicle law. On county roads, Bergen County may post no-parking zones and bus stops with NJDOT-approved traffic regulations.
Overnight street parking rules are set by each Bergen County municipality, not by the county. Many boroughs ban overnight on-street parking from roughly 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. unless a permit is obtained from local police.
Bergen County Parks System Rules & Regulations sec. (3) Parking
Parking. No motor vehicle, motorcycle, or similar vehicle shall be parked upon park premises, except in such locations or areas as may be designated by the County or its duly designated representative nor shall the same be parked upon park premises before or after park hours. No drapes, curtains, blinds, or other materials, with the exception of a sunscreen located in the front window, shall be...
New Jersey's 2021 Electric Vehicle Charging law (P.L.2021 c.171) and N.J.A.C. 5:23-7 require EV-ready spaces in new development. Bergen County sites and most municipalities reserve EV stalls for active charging only.
Under N.J.S.A. 39:4-56.5, a vehicle left more than 48 hours on a road or unauthorized property is presumed abandoned. Bergen County Police may tow vehicles from county roads; municipalities handle local streets.
10 cities in Bergen County have their own parking rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
5 verified rules • Commercial Vehicle Restrictions, EV Charging
7 verified rules • Abandoned Vehicles, Commercial Vehicle Restrictions
7 verified rules • Abandoned Vehicles, Commercial Vehicle Restrictions
7 verified rules • Abandoned Vehicles, Commercial Vehicle Restrictions
7 verified rules • Abandoned Vehicles, Commercial Vehicle Restrictions
6 verified rules • Abandoned Vehicles, Commercial Vehicle Restrictions
5 verified rules • Abandoned Vehicles, Commercial Vehicle Restrictions
6 verified rules • Abandoned Vehicles, Commercial Vehicle Restrictions
5 verified rules • Abandoned Vehicles, EV Charging
7 verified rules • Abandoned Vehicles, Commercial Vehicle Restrictions
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