El Cajon, CA Parking Rules: Overnight Parking (2026)
Key Facts
- Commercial (10k+ lbs)
- Max 1 hour 9 PM–6 AM
- 72-Hour Rule
- All vehicles on public streets
- RV/Trailer Permit
- Free: up to 52 per year
- Code Reference
- ECMC 10.28.060 and 10.28.070
- Abandoned Vehicles
- Police Traffic: 619-441-1632
Summary
El Cajon restricts overnight street parking for commercial vehicles over 10,000 pounds GVW between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM under ECMC 10.28.070. The city also enforces a 72-hour vehicle storage limit on public streets under ECMC 10.28.060. Overnight parking of RVs requires a valid city permit.
22651. A peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code, or a regularly employed and salaried employee who is engaged in directing traffic or enforcing parking laws and regulations of a city, county, or jurisdiction of a state agency in which a vehicle is located may remove a vehicle located within the territorial limits in which the officer or employee may act, under the following circumstances: (a) If a vehicle is left unattended upon a bridge, viaduct, or causeway or in a tube or tunnel where the vehicle constitutes an obstruction to traffic.
Full Breakdown
Overnight street parking in El Cajon is regulated under ECMC Title 10 Chapter 10.28. Commercial vehicles with a gross vehicle weight exceeding 10,000 pounds may not park on any street or alley for more than one hour between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM of the next day. All vehicles on public streets are subject to the 72-hour vehicle storage limit under ECMC 10.28.060. Recreational vehicles and trailers parked on city streets require a valid parking permit issued free of charge by the city. Permit holders may obtain up to 52 permits per calendar year. Permits are available at designated city facilities or through the city's website. Abandoned vehicles may be reported to the Police Traffic Division at 619-441-1632.
Violations & Fines
Vehicles parked beyond 72 hours may be towed. Commercial vehicles violating overnight restrictions are subject to citation under ECMC 10.28.070. RVs or trailers without valid permits are subject to citation and potential towing.
Frequently Asked Questions
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