DeKalb County, GA Parking Rules: Overnight Parking (2026)
Key Facts
- Restricted hours
- 6:00 p.m.–8:00 a.m.
- Applies to
- Listed unincorporated streets only
- Enforcement trigger
- Posted signage required
- Governing section
- Code § 17-362
Summary
Unincorporated DeKalb County bans parking 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. on dozens of specific streets under Code § 17-362, each marked by posted signs; incorporated cities like Decatur and Dunwoody set their own rules.
The streets referred to in section 17-136 in which there shall be no parking are as follows:
Afton Lane, both sides, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Alford Road, east side, from Stephenson Road to the northern property line of # 810 Alford Road, at all times.
Asgard Court, both sides, from Valhala Drive to end of street, no parking, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Ashentree Court, from Ashentree Drive to the end of the street, no parking, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Sundays.
Ashentree Drive, from Chamblee Dunwoody Road to the end of street, no parking, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Sundays.
Back Trails, both sides, from Country Address to the end of the street, no parking, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Belva Avenue, east side, from Catalina Drive to Belvedere Lane, no parking anytime.
Blueberry Trail, odd-numbered side, from Mount Olive Drive to the cul-de-sac, no parking, 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on school days.
Bolero Drive, north side, from Henderson Mill Road to the school bus driveway exit, no parking anytime.
Briarwillow Drive, south side, from Briarcliff Road to Heritage Drive, no parking from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on school days.
Brookhaven Drive, odd side, from the southern property line of number 0001 to East Brookhaven Drive, no parking, 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Brookhaven Drive, even side, from the southern property line of number 0004 to East Brookhaven Drive, no parking, 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Full Breakdown
The code lists individual unincorporated streets, including Back Trails and Country Address, where parking is prohibited nightly from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Section 17-131 requires the public works department to post at least one sign per block before the restriction is enforceable; without a sign, there is no violation. Police cite vehicles under Chapter 17's impoundment authority for parking during the posted window.
Violations & Fines
Parking on a posted street during the restricted hours is a citation offense; police may also have the vehicle towed to an impound lot under §§ 17-61–17-68.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this overnight ban apply county-wide?
How do I know if my street is restricted?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in DeKalb County
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