Cambridge prohibits parking on all public streets between 1:00 AM and 6:00 AM year-round, one of the strictest overnight parking bans in the region, with tickets and towing.
Cambridge Traffic Regulations impose a citywide overnight parking ban on all public streets from 1:00 AM to 6:00 AM, 365 days per year. This is enforced strictly by Cambridge Parking Control Officers. Guests must park in private driveways, off-street lots, or garages. Hotel guests are typically provided accommodations by the hotel. Visitor parking permits do NOT override the overnight ban on most streets. Some very limited overnight permit zones exist but require advance registration and fees. First-time violators may receive a warning but repeat violations accumulate fines and risk tow. The ban helps with street cleaning, snow plowing, and neighborhood congestion. Check the Cambridge overnight parking permit program for limited exceptions.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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