Berkeley has no blanket overnight parking ban, but oversized vehicles are prohibited 2am-5am and all vehicles must move every 72 hours under local and state law.
Unlike some neighboring cities, Berkeley does not impose a citywide overnight parking ban on standard passenger vehicles. However, the 72-hour rule under BMC 14.36 and CVC 22651(k) applies around the clock, meaning any vehicle parked continuously for more than 72 hours may be ticketed and towed. Residential Preferential Parking zones typically end at 7pm so overnight parking is unrestricted for non-residents after hours. Oversized vehicles including RVs and commercial trucks over 22 feet or 10,000 pounds face a 2am-5am prohibition under BMC 14.40. Street sweeping routes have posted overnight or early morning restrictions. Living in a vehicle on city streets is addressed under BMC 14.40.120 with health and safety focus.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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