Amarillo, TX Parking Rules: Overnight Parking (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing code
- Ch. 16-3, Div. 3
- Key section
- § 16-3-369 Restrictions
- Max continuous street parking
- 72 hours
- Enforcement
- Amarillo Municipal Court
Summary
Amarillo restricts street parking in certain zones and limits how long vehicles may remain parked. Designated parking areas and time-limited zones are posted by traffic schedule. Overnight parking of large vehicles is restricted in residential areas.
Sec. 545.307. OVERNIGHT PARKING OF COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE IN OR NEAR RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION. ... (b) Except as provided by Subsection (b-1), after 10 p.m. and before 6 a.m., a person may not park a commercial motor vehicle or leave the vehicle parked on a street that is maintained by a county or municipality and for which signs are posted as provided by Subsection (c) if the street: (1) is located within a residential subdivision; or (2) is adjacent to a residential subdivision and within 1,000 feet of the property line of a residence, school, place of worship, or park. ... (e) A person commits an offense if the person parks a commercial motor vehicle in violation of Subsection (b).
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Full Breakdown
Chapter 16-3 of the Amarillo Code of Ordinances (Traffic) governs parking regulations. Division 3. Parking, Section 16-3-369, establishes restrictions on parking in specific locations. Section 16-3-367 addresses parking limitations by area and time. Article V covers standing and stopping restrictions. Vehicles parked in violation of posted time limits or restricted zones may be cited or towed. Parking enforcement is handled by the Amarillo Municipal Court and the Parking Division. Long-term parking (exceeding 72 hours) in one location on a public street is generally prohibited under local traffic schedules.
Violations & Fines
Fines for parking violations typically range from $25 to $200 per citation depending on the violation. Vehicles may be towed at owner expense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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