Ventura County, CA Parking Rules: Commercial & Oversized Vehicles (2026)
Key Facts
- Oversized threshold
- Exceeds 25ft L / 7ft W / 8ft H
- Penalty
- $30 civil penalty per day
- Applies where
- Board-designated areas only
- Exemptions
- 72-hr trip prep, repairs, deliveries
Summary
Where the Board of Supervisors designates an area by resolution, unincorporated Ventura County bans parking any oversized vehicle on a highway at any time, with a $30-a-day civil penalty.
Parking of Oversized Vehicles Prohibited. Except as provided in subsection (c) of this Section, it is unlawful to park or leave standing any oversized vehicle at any time upon any highway in any area identified by resolution adopted pursuant to this Section. Any violation of this Section shall be subject to a civil penalty in the amount of thirty dollars ($30.00) for every day on which the violation continues, in addition to any administrative charges or penalties authorized under the CVC.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 51).
Full Breakdown
The County's Traffic Ordinance lets the Board of Supervisors designate specific unincorporated areas by resolution where parking or leaving standing any oversized vehicle, over 25 feet long, 7 feet wide, or 8 feet tall, on any highway is unlawful at all times. Violators face a $30 civil penalty for every day the violation continues, on top of any Vehicle Code penalties. Exemptions cover 72-hour trip prep or repairs, delivery vehicles, publicly owned vehicles, and permitted work or essential-transport vehicles. The ban only applies where the County has actually adopted a resolution for that specific area.
Violations & Fines
Parking or leaving an oversized vehicle standing on a designated highway is unlawful at any time and draws a $30 civil penalty for every day the violation continues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I park my RV on the street in unincorporated Ventura County?
Is there an exception for loading or unloading a big RV?
Sources & Official References
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