Bridgeport, CT Parking Rules: Driveway Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- Municipal Code § 10.12.015
- Base fine
- $50 per violation
- Escalated fine (30+ days)
- $150
- Camper exception
- Rear-yard lawn only
- Tow trigger
- 72+ hours or $200+ owed
Summary
Bridgeport bans parking vehicles on lawns or yards; only an approved, zoning-permitted driveway surface counts, with narrow exceptions for campers and permitted events.
No motor vehicles, including but not limited to, automobiles, trucks, boats, recreational vehicles, and motorcycles, shall be parked on any portion of a yard except on an area that is an approved driveway. Such approval must be obtained from the Zoning Department. Parking on a lawn is prohibited; except: (1) a camper may park on the lawn of a rear yard and (2) parking for an event...
Full Breakdown
Under Municipal Code § 10.12.015, no motor vehicle, including cars, trucks, boats, RVs, and motorcycles, may be parked on any part of a yard unless it's on an area approved by the Zoning Department as a driveway. Parking directly on grass or lawn is prohibited citywide. The only carve-outs: a camper may sit on the lawn of a rear yard, and vehicles may park on private property during a permitted event, with the owner's consent, for the permit's duration only.
Violations & Fines
First notice of violation costs $50. Unpaid after 14 days it rises to $100; after 30 days, $150. Once the balance tops $200, or the vehicle has sat in violation 72+ hours, the city tows it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I park my car on the grass in my front yard in Bridgeport?
Is there any exception to Bridgeport's lawn parking ban?
Sources & Official References
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