Albuquerque has no blanket citywide overnight parking ban, but prohibits parking on the same street for more than 72 consecutive hours and restricts parking in permit zones under ROA 1994 Chapter 8.
Under ROA Chapter 8 (Traffic Code), any vehicle parked on a city street for more than 72 consecutive hours without moving may be marked and towed as abandoned. Residential Permit Parking Zones around UNM, Nob Hill, and Downtown enforce overnight restrictions typically requiring permits between 8 PM and 8 AM. The Bosque Bike Trail adjacent streets and Civic Plaza area have posted no-overnight-parking signs. Recreational vehicles and trailers over 20 feet cannot park on city streets for more than 4 consecutive hours in residential areas. Snow emergencies and Balloon Fiesta traffic advisories may trigger temporary parking restrictions on announced routes. Residents can report overstayed vehicles through ABQ 311.
72-hour violations carry $50 first-offense fines and vehicle towing. RV violations start at $75. Permit-zone violations range $30-$100. Abandoned vehicles can be impounded and sold if unclaimed after 30 days.
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