Oakland, CA Parking Rules: Overnight Parking (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- Oakland Municipal Code § 10.28.260
- Restricted hours
- 3:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.
- Trigger
- Council resolution plus posted signs
- Fine
- $32.00 per § 10.48.010
- Scope
- Applies only to designated, signed streets
Summary
Oakland Municipal Code § 10.28.260 bars parking any vehicle between 3:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on streets the City Council has designated by resolution and posted with signs; violations carry a $32 fine under the parking fine schedule.
10.28.260 - Parking prohibited between certain hours. No person shall park any vehicle between the hours of three (3:00) a.m. and six (6:00) a.m. of any day on any street or part of any street hereafter designated by resolution of the Oakland City Council and by appropriate signs giving notice thereof.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 102 | Planning Code: Supplement 59).
Full Breakdown
of any day on any street or part of a street that has been designated by resolution of the Oakland City Council and marked with appropriate signs giving notice of the restriction. 250. Because the restriction depends on posted signage, drivers must check for the actual posted hours on a given block rather than assume a citywide 3-to-6 curfew applies. 1. 28's misdemeanor or infraction penalties.
Violations & Fines
A vehicle parked in violation of a posted § 10.28.260 overnight restriction is subject to a $32.00 fine under the parking fine schedule at Municipal Code § 10.48.010(A). The restriction only applies on streets the City Council has designated by resolution and marked with signs; unposted streets are not subject to the 3 a.m. to 6 a.m. ban.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is overnight street parking banned everywhere in Oakland?
What is the fine for parking during Oakland's 3-6 a.m. restriction?
How do I know if my street has the 3-6 a.m. parking ban?
Sources & Official References
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