Skip to main content
CityRuleLookup

Grant County, WA Parking Rules: Overnight Parking (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Restricted hours
10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Where
Grandview North and South roads/culs-de-sac
First offense fine
$47.00
Second offense fine
$95.00
Subsequent offense fine
$190.00
Enforced by
Grant County Sheriff's Office
Classification
Traffic infraction

Summary

In unincorporated Grant County, the Grandview North and Grandview South roadways and culs-de-sac west of SR 17 near Moses Lake are a designated "no parking area" between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. under Grant County Code Section 11.32.010(8). No driver may stop, park, or leave any vehicle standing on the roadway or county right-of-way during those overnight hours.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Grant County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

"No parking area" means the following unincorporated areas within Grant County in which standing, parking and stopping of a vehicle on any portion of the roadway or Grant County right-of-way is prohibited, except as provided herein: ... (8)Between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., those roadways and culs-de-sac known as Grandview North and Grandview South. Grandview North being west of SR 17, beginning across SR 17 from Randolph Road and terminating in culs-de-sac north and south of the centerline of the road. Grandview South being a short road and two culs-de-sac three-fourths of a mile south of Grandview North located between SR 17 and Moses Lake.

Full Breakdown

32 designates specific unincorporated roadways where parking, standing and stopping are banned. m. 020 makes it unlawful for any driver to stop, park, or leave a vehicle standing, attended or unattended, on the roadway or within the right-of-way of any designated no-parking area during the restricted hours. 101(1). 040 allows a defense if the vehicle was disabled and its removal was promptly arranged. 070. 090, and the vehicle is not released until towing and impound costs are paid.

Violations & Fines

A vehicle parked overnight between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. on the restricted Grandview North or Grandview South roadways is a traffic infraction under Section 11.32.080: $47.00 for a first offense, $95.00 for a second, and $190.00 for each subsequent offense. The registered owner is presumed liable, and the Sheriff's Office or State Patrol may impound the vehicle, which is held until towing and storage costs are paid.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I park overnight on Grandview North or South in unincorporated Grant County?
No. Grant County Code Section 11.32.010(8) bans stopping, parking or leaving any vehicle standing on the roadway or right-of-way of Grandview North and Grandview South between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. every night.
What happens if my car is towed from Grandview overnight?
Under Section 11.32.090, the Grant County Sheriff's Office, its deputies, or Washington State Patrol troopers can authorize impoundment, and the vehicle is not released until you pay the towing and storage costs.
How much is the fine for overnight parking on Grandview roads?
Section 11.32.080 sets $47.00 for a first offense, $95.00 for a second offense, and $190.00 for each offense after that, and the case is heard as a traffic infraction in Grant County district court.
Is there a defense if my car broke down there overnight?
Yes. Section 11.32.040 allows a defense if the vehicle was disabled to the point that stopping was unavoidable, provided the driver promptly arranged for its removal.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Grant County

All Grant County rules

How Grant County compares: Cities with the Strictest Overnight Parking Rules·Compare Grant County to another location·View the Washington parking rules overview

Get notified when Overnight Parking in Grant County, WA changes

We'll email you the moment we detect a change in the code. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We'll never sell or share your email. One-click unsubscribe in every email.

See something wrong?

Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.