Trinity County, CA Parking Rules: Driveway Rules (2026)

Trinity County does not publish a separate driveway-parking ordinance; on county roads, CVC §22500(e) prohibits stopping, parking or leaving any vehicle in front of a public or private driveway. Building a new driveway or approach in the county road right-of-way requires an encroachment permit from the Trinity County Transportation Department, which lists 'Driveway or sidewalk installation/replacement' among the activities that need a permit before any work in the right-of-way. The County's concrete driveway guidance is in its Snow Removal Policy #2010-01. The Policy tells residents: 'Do not clear your driveway until after your road has been plowed,' because clearing early just means the plow leaves more snow across the driveway. It also makes clear that pushing driveway snow into the road is not allowed: 'Do not shovel or put snow from driveways in the roadway as this creates a hazard for other drivers, a liability for you, and is illegal.' This reflects CVC §23113, which bars depositing material, including snow, on a highway. The Policy notes that plow operators 'are unable to turn the blades to avoid leaving a berm all along the plow route, regardless of driveways,' so clearing the resulting berm is the property owner's job. Clearing driveway culverts is also the property owner's responsibility.