Fall River, MA Parking Rules: Loading Zones (2026)
Key Facts
- Loading time limit
- 30 minutes maximum
- Governing section
- City Code § 70-385
- Scope
- Street-specific zones, posted hours
- Amended
- May 29, 2018 (Ord. 2018-21)
Summary
Fall River bans parking in designated loading zones except for active loading or unloading capped at 30 minutes, under posted street-specific hours.
It shall be unlawful for any person to park a vehicle in any loading zone, service zone or passenger zone during the times indicated in this section, except while actually engaged in loading or unloading, provided that such loading and unloading does not exceed a period of time longer than 1/2 hour.
A. Loading zones. Loading zones are hereby established on the following streets and portions of streets at the times and on the days indicated:
Name of Street Side Location Hours/Days Third Street East
Starting at a point 20 feet north of Rodman Street, for a distance of 28 feet northerly 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m./Monday through Friday Sixth Street East Starting at a point 52 feet north of Pleasant Street, for a distance of 20 feet northerly 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m./Monday through Saturday Sixth Street East Starting at a point 125 feet north of Pleasant Street, northerly for a distance of 30 feet 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m./Monday through Friday 10th Street East Starting at a point 20 feet south of Bedford Street, for a distance of 28 feet southerly 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m./Monday through Saturday 10th Street West Starting at a point 221 feet north of Pleasant Street, for a distance of 40 feet northerly 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m./Monday through Saturday Anthony Street South Starting at a point 10 feet west of Stafford Road, westerly for a distance of 56 feet 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m./Monday through Saturday Bank Street South
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4739915; v14 updated 2025-12-23; through 12-23-2025).
Full Breakdown
City Code § 70-385 makes it unlawful to park in any established loading, service, or passenger zone during its posted hours, except while actually loading or unloading, and that activity cannot exceed one half hour. The ordinance then designates dozens of specific loading zones by street, side, exact location, and hours (e.g., Third Street east side, 20 feet north of Rodman Street for 28 feet, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday). Zones and hours vary block by block, so drivers must check posted signage.
Violations & Fines
Parking in a loading zone outside the 30-minute loading/unloading allowance, or during posted restricted hours, is a parking violation subject to citation and possible towing by Fall River police/traffic enforcement.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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