Prince William County, VA Parking Rules: Driveway Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- State enabling law
- VA Code 15.2-905
- Inoperable definition
- No current tags or inspection
- Carport storage
- Not allowed for inoperable
- Screening rule
- Fully enclosed or screened
- Antique exemption
- Valid DMV antique tags
Summary
Prince William County bars keeping an inoperable vehicle in a driveway, carport, or anywhere outside a fully enclosed structure unless it is shielded or screened from view. A vehicle without current tags or inspection sticker counts as inoperable.
The governing bodies of the Counties of Albemarle, Arlington, Fairfax, Henrico, Loudoun, Prince George, and Prince William... may by ordinance prohibit any person from keeping, except within a fully enclosed building or structure or otherwise shielded or screened from view, on any property zoned or used for residential purposes... any motor vehicle, trailer or semitrailer... which is inoperable.
Full Breakdown
Under VA Code 15.2-905, which expressly names Prince William County, the County may prohibit keeping an inoperable motor vehicle on residential property except within a fully enclosed building or otherwise shielded or screened from view. The County enforces this: per PWC Neighborhood Services, a vehicle without current tags or a current inspection sticker is 'inoperative,' and inoperative vehicles cannot be parked outside a garage and cannot be housed in a carport. Storage and the maximum number of inoperable vehicles must conform to zoning (Ch. 32). Properly tagged antique vehicles are exempt. Regular operable, registered cars may park on paved driveways subject to zoning and HOA rules.
Violations & Fines
Inoperable vehicles kept in violation are a property-maintenance violation; after notice the County may remove them, charging costs to the owner (collectible as taxes).
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where do I report an inoperable vehicle?
Sources & Official References
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