San Francisco, CA Parking Rules: Curb Color Rules (2026)

Install color curb markings, including painting red zones not to exceed 20 (continuous) feet in length where needed to ensure public safety, proper Parking Meter spacing, or vehicular access to private or public driveways and Streets.

(4)   Design, install, operate, and maintain Traffic Control Devices as necessary to guide, warn, and control moving vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

(5)   Install or remove any temporary Traffic Control Devices on any Street for the purpose of controlling Parking or traffic during emergencies, special conditions or events, construction work, short-term testing, or when necessary for the protection of public health and safety. Such temporary Traffic Control Devices shall be removed when they are no longer required following the emergency, condition, or event.

(6)   Implement Parking and traffic control measures approved by the SFMTA Board of Directors.

(7)   Determine the hours and days during which any Traffic Control Device shall be in operation except where such hours or days are established by law or by resolution of the SFMTA Board of Directors.

(8)   Conduct engineering and traffic surveys necessary to establish and maintain appropriate speed limits.

(9)   Regulate or prohibit obstructions on Streets and grant or deny Special Traffic Permits.

(10)   Mark center lines, lane lines, crosswalks, the boundaries of Parking Spaces associated with Parking Meters, and other distinctive markings