Los Angeles, CA Parking Rules: Overnight Parking (2026)
Key Facts
- Restricted hours
- 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.
- Applies where
- Only in designated Overnight Parking Districts (established by Council resolution)
- Resident permit valid for
- Up to 12 months; renewable annually
- Visitor permit valid for
- 4 months; renewable
- Guest permit valid for
- Single specified date only
- Permit issued by
- City Department of Transportation
Summary
The City Council may designate Overnight Parking Districts where parking is prohibited between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. unless the vehicle displays a valid resident, visitor, or guest permit.
5. Overnight Parking District shall mean an area with boundaries designated by a City Council resolution wherein the parking or standing of vehicles on certain streets or highways, or portions thereof, is prohibited or restricted between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m.
6. Overnight Parking Permit shall mean a permit issued by the Department, which exempts vehicles displaying a valid permit from parking restrictions established pursuant to this section.
(b) Designation of Overnight Parking District: The Council may establish, by resolution, Overnight Parking Districts with appropriate boundaries and authorize parking restrictions to be in effect on the streets thereof between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. The resolution establishing an Overnight Parking District shall state the maximum number and type of Overnight Parking Permits that may be issued to any one Dwelling. The resolution shall also establish the fee charged for each type of Overnight Parking Permit.
(h) Penalty Provisions:
1. Unless exempted pursuant to this section, no person shall stand or park a motor vehicle in violation of any parking restrictions established pursuant to this section.
Full Breakdown
Overnight Parking Districts are created by City Council resolution, which also specifies the maximum number and types of permits per dwelling unit and sets the permit fee. Residents of the district may obtain annual resident permits (valid 12 months) for their own registered vehicles, four-month visitor permits for guests, or single-night guest permits. Utility and government vehicles engaged in official work are exempt. Permits do not guarantee a specific parking space but only exempt the holder from the overnight restriction.
Violations & Fines
Violation is a civil penalty under LAMC § 80.76.2 (§ 80.54(h)(1)). No person may park without a valid permit in a designated district between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. Permits may be revoked for one year after a hearing finding a resident in violation. Counterfeit or transferred permits are also prohibited.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my street is in an Overnight Parking District?
Can my landlord get visitor permits for their property?
Does a resident permit guarantee me a parking spot near my home?
Sources & Official References
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