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Haverford, PA Parking Rules: Overnight Parking (2026)

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

Key Facts

Governing rule
§ 175-29 with Schedule XVIII (§ 175-93)
Covington Road, west side
2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Humphreys Street, south side
12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Eagle Road, East, both sides
2:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Unattended on Township grounds
Unlawful beyond three hours
Fine for §§ 175-24 to 175-30
$25 maximum, with $20 fee after five days

Summary

In Haverford Township, § 175-29 bars parking during the hours listed in Schedule XVIII for named streets, and some listings run overnight, such as the west side of Covington Road from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Each listing states its own side, hours and block limits, and the Township Manager can add snow emergency closures.

§ 175-29. Parking prohibited during certain hours. A. Vehicles generally. No person shall park a vehicle between the hours specified on any day, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, (unless otherwise indicated) upon any of the highways or parts of highways described in Schedule XVIII (§ 175-93A). ... § 175-93. Schedule XVIII: ... Parking Prohibited During Certain Hours. ... Name of Highway Side Hours Location ... Covington Road West 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. From Earlington Road to St. Albans Road ... Humphreys Street ... South 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. From Chestnut Avenue to a point 183 feet east thereof ... Eagle Road, East Both 2:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. From Darby Road to East Hathaway Lane

Full Breakdown

Overnight limits in Haverford Township are written street by street. Section 175-29A prohibits parking a vehicle between the hours specified on any day, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays unless otherwise indicated, on the highways described in Schedule XVIII (§ 175-93A). The schedule gives each street, side, hours and location.

Overnight listings include the west side of Covington Road from Earlington Road to St. Albans Road, 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.; the south side of Humphreys Street from Chestnut Avenue to a point 183 feet east thereof, 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.; and both sides of Eagle Road, East, from Darby Road to East Hathaway Lane, 2:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Subsection B applies the same method to commercial vehicles: no person shall park or permit trucks, trailers, semitrailers or other commercial vehicles to stand between the hours specified on the highways in § 175-93B, with exemptions for Police and Fire Department vehicles, public utility vehicles doing utility work, and vehicles making local deliveries or rendering service.

Other time rules sit nearby. Section 175-30 limits how long a vehicle can stay on the streets in Schedule XIX (§ 175-94). On metered streets, § 175-49 sets two hours at any one time between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. A disabled vehicle cannot stay on a public highway for more than 48 consecutive hours (§ 175-63). On Township property, § 175-32D makes it unlawful to leave a vehicle unattended on any grounds or parking areas of the Township for periods exceeding three hours, except for persons conducting Township-related business. In public off-highway lots, § 175-51F bars trucks under 8,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. without a valid permit, and a quarterly twenty-four-hour permit costs $90 under § 175-54B, not valid for on-street metered spaces.

Violations & Fines

Section 175-75 sets a $25 maximum fine for violating §§ 175-24 through 175-30. A notice must be paid within five days or the Township adds a $20 administration fee, and an unpaid violation mandates a citation. Section 175-32 on Township property carries a $300 maximum fine and up to 30 days in the county jail. Under § 175-64 the Chief of Police can remove and impound a vehicle parked in violation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Haverford Township streets have overnight parking limits?
Schedule XVIII (§ 175-93) lists them by street, side, hours and location. Examples include the west side of Covington Road from Earlington Road to St. Albans Road, 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., and both sides of Eagle Road, East, from Darby Road to East Hathaway Lane, 2:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Do the hour restrictions apply on weekends and holidays?
Section 175-29A excludes Saturdays, Sundays and holidays unless otherwise indicated. A schedule row that states its own days or hours, such as school days or Monday through Friday, controls for that street. Section 175-1 defines legal holidays as New Year's Day, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas.
How long can I leave a car at a Township park or lot?
Section 175-32D makes it unlawful to park or leave unattended any motor vehicle on any grounds or parking areas of the Township for periods exceeding three hours, except for persons conducting Township-related business. Section 175-32E exempts public parking areas designated with parking meters, and a vehicle in violation can be removed and impounded as provided in Article IX.
What happens if I park on a restricted street during the listed hours?
The maximum fine for violating §§ 175-24 through 175-30 is $25, payable within five days. After that the Township adds a $20 administration fee and issues a citation for the unpaid violation. The Chief of Police can remove and impound a vehicle parked in violation of a Township ordinance under § 175-64.

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