Folsom, CA Parking Rules: Overnight Parking (2026)
Key Facts
- Citywide ban
- None
- Primary limit
- CVC §22651(k) 72-hour
- Parks
- Closed dusk to dawn
- Folsom Lake SRA
- No overnight parking
- Vehicle habitation
- Restricted
Summary
Folsom has no citywide overnight parking ban on public streets. The 72-hour rule under CVC §22651(k) is the primary limit. Some commercial lots, parks, and permit-zone neighborhoods post overnight restrictions. Sleeping in vehicles in parks is prohibited.
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:
(k) If a vehicle is parked or left standing upon a highway for 72 or more consecutive hours in violation of a local ordinance authorizing removal.
(l) If a vehicle is illegally parked on a highway in violation of a local ordinance forbidding standing or parking and the use of a highway, or a portion thereof, is necessary for the cleaning, repair, or construction of the highway, or for the installation of underground utilities, and signs giving notice that the vehicle may be removed are erected or placed at least 24 hours prior to the removal by a local authority pursuant to the ordinance.
(n) Whenever a vehicle is parked or left standing where local authorities, by resolution or ordinance, have prohibited parking and have authorized the removal of vehicles. Except as provided in subdivisions (v) and (w), a vehicle shall not be removed unless signs are posted giving notice of the removal.
Full Breakdown
Unlike some California cities, Folsom does not impose a blanket overnight parking ban on residential streets. The controlling rule remains California Vehicle Code §22651(k): 72 consecutive hours triggers tow authority. However, posted restrictions apply in specific locations: Folsom Lake State Recreation Area and city parks close from dusk to dawn and vehicles left overnight can be cited and towed. Folsom Historic District and a few permit-parking blocks have posted overnight rules. Business parking lots typically post their own overnight restrictions enforced by private tow operators. Sleeping in a vehicle (vehicle habitation) is restricted under FMC provisions addressing unlawful camping.
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