Wilmington, DE Parking Rules: Curb Color Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Penalty
- $50 civil fine (Level 4)
- Who marks zones
- Dept. of Public Works
- Marking method
- Signs or curb markings
- Covers
- Stopping, standing, parking, loading
Summary
Wilmington's Department of Public Works marks 'No Stopping' zones on city streets, and stopping, standing, parking, or loading a vehicle there draws a flat $50 civil penalty under City Code § 37-224.
It shall be unlawful for the driver of any vehicle to stop, stand, park or load on any street, or in front of any space on any street, where the stopping of vehicles has been prohibited by the department of public works and marked "No Stopping" by authority of such department. A driver found liable for a violation of this section shall be subject to and liable for a civil penalty in the amount established at Level 4.
(Ord. No. 92-062(sub 1), § 1(n)(37-47), 8-13-92; Ord. No. 93-046, § 1(o), 7-8-93; Ord. No. 94-012(sub 1), § 1, 4-7-94; Ord. No. 95-043, § 3, 7-13-95; Ord. No. 01-044, § 1, 5-17-01; Ord. No. 09-011, § 1(Exh. A), 5-21-09; Ord. No. 10-048, § 19, 7-8-10)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 72).
Full Breakdown
Wilmington doesn't legislate curb colors, its functional equivalent of a red curb is a Public Works-designated 'No Stopping' zone. City Code § 37-224 makes it unlawful to stop, stand, park, or load a vehicle on any street, or in front of any space, where the department of public works has prohibited stopping and marked it 'No Stopping' by its own authority. Violators face a flat civil penalty at Level 4, which the code's penalty schedule sets at $50.00. This sits alongside, but separate from, the itemized no-stop places in § 37-223 (hydrants, crosswalks, driveways).
Violations & Fines
Stopping, standing, parking, or loading in a Public Works-marked 'No Stopping' zone is a flat $50 civil penalty (Level 4) per § 37-224; vehicles may also be towed under the city's separate impoundment article.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Wilmington paint curbs red for no-stopping zones?
What's the fine for stopping in a marked zone?
Sources & Official References
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