Parking Rules in Union County, NJ (2026)
4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Union County, New Jersey.
Verified from official government sources
Street Parking Limits
On county-maintained roads, Union County bans parking outright on streets listed in Schedule I and restricts parking to set hours on streets in Schedule II, under Laws of Union County §§ 138-3 and 138-4. General New Jersey parking law (N.J.S.A. 39:4-138) still applies on top of these county rules.
Union County On-Street Parking Rules
Some RestrictionsLaws of Union County §§ 138-3, 138-4
§ 138-3. Parking prohibited at all times on certain streets. No person shall park a vehicle at any time upon any of the streets or parts thereof or parking lots or parking areas thereof described in Schedule I (§ 138-31), attached to and made a part of this chapter. § 138-4. Parking prohibited during certain hours on certain streets. No person shall park a vehicle between the hours specified in...
Overnight Parking
Union County bans overnight parking in named county parks and golf courses under Laws of Union County § 138-4 and its Schedule II, with hours set per location, for example no parking from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. at Elizabeth River Parkway. The rule targets county recreation land, not residential streets.
Union County Overnight Park Parking Ban
Some RestrictionsLaws of Union County §§ 138-4, 138-32
§ 138-4. Parking prohibited during certain hours on certain streets. No person shall park a vehicle between the hours specified in Schedule II (§ 138-32) of any day upon any of the streets or parts of streets or parking lots or parking areas described in said Schedule II ... ELIZABETH RIVER PARKWAY No parking from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Abandoned Vehicles
Union County bars leaving an abandoned or junked motor vehicle on any county-owned, leased or controlled property. A vehicle left without consent for more than 48 hours, or lacking current plates for any period, is presumed abandoned under Safety Code Section 115-24 and carries a $74 fine.
Abandoned Vehicles on Union County Property
Some RestrictionsLaws of Union County § 115-24
A. Abandonment or junked vehicles unlawful. No person shall cause, allow or permit a motor vehicle to be abandoned or junked on any property owned, leased or otherwise under the control of the County of Union. B. Presumption of abandonment. A motor vehicle that has remained on County property without consent for a period of more than 48 hours, or for any period without current license plates, s...
Loading Zones
Union County designates specific loading zones on county property by name in Schedule XIV under Laws of Union County § 138-16, including a loading zone at Warinanco Park effective 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Violations fall under the chapter's general penalty of up to $50 or 15 days.
Union County Loading Zone Rules
Light RestrictionsLaws of Union County §§ 138-16, 138-44
§ 138-16. Loading zones designated. The locations described in Schedule XIV (§ 138-44), attached to and made a part of this chapter, are hereby designated as loading zones. ... WARINANCO PARK: Loading Zone C as shown on the map dated July 17, 1980, shall be in effect between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.
Parking Rules by City in Union County
1 cities in Union County have their own parking rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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