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Rock Hill, SC Parking Rules: Overnight Parking (2026)

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

Key Facts

Governing section
Rock Hill City Code § 18-176
Restricted hours
6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Vehicles covered
RVs, boats, trailers, semitrailers, 5+ wheel vehicles
Exempt
Pickup trucks, regardless of wheel count
Fine
$25.00; bond $12.50 if paid within 30 days

Summary

Rock Hill bans parking RVs, boats, trailers, semitrailers, pole trailers, and any vehicle with more than four wheels on public streets between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Pickup trucks are exempt no matter how many wheels they have. A conviction in municipal court carries a $25.00 fine under § 18-176.

(a)No vehicle with more than four wheels nor any recreational vehicle, boat, trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer shall be parked on any public street between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Vehicles commonly known as pickup trucks are exempt from this subsection irrespective of number of wheels. ... (c)Any owner or operator of a vehicle in violation of this section, upon conviction or guilty plea in municipal court, shall pay a fine of $25.00.

Full Breakdown

, during which no vehicle with more than four wheels, and no recreational vehicle, boat, trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer, may be parked on any public street in Rock Hill, regardless of neighborhood. The section carves out one clear exception: vehicles commonly known as pickup trucks are exempt irrespective of number of wheels, so an ordinary pickup can sit on the street overnight even though a dual-rear-wheel truck towing a trailer or a boat cannot. Subsection (b) defines the covered equipment precisely: a recreational vehicle is a self-propelled or towed vehicle equipped as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, or travel use and used solely as a personal conveyance; a trailer and semitrailer are vehicles designed to carry persons or property behind a towing vehicle, distinguished by whether any of the trailer's weight rests on the tow vehicle; and a pole trailer is built to haul long or irregular loads like pipe or structural members. 00 fine under subsection (c). 50 if paid within 30 days, whether the vehicle was parked inside or outside the downtown parking district.

Violations & Fines

Leaving a boat, trailer, semitrailer, pole trailer, recreational vehicle, or any vehicle with more than four wheels parked on a Rock Hill street between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. violates § 18-176(a). The offense carries its own $25.00 municipal court fine under § 18-176(c), with a matching $25.00 cash bond ($12.50 if paid within 30 days) under § 18-233(3).

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I park my RV on the street overnight in Rock Hill?
No. Section 18-176(a) bars parking any recreational vehicle on a public street between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., along with boats, trailers, semitrailers, pole trailers, and any vehicle with more than four wheels. A conviction carries a $25.00 fine under § 18-176(c).
Are pickup trucks exempt from Rock Hill's overnight parking ban?
Yes. Section 18-176(a) specifically exempts vehicles commonly known as pickup trucks, irrespective of how many wheels they have, so an ordinary pickup can stay parked on a public street overnight while a dual-rear-wheel truck towing a trailer cannot.
What's the fine for overnight parking violations?
A conviction or guilty plea in municipal court draws a $25.00 fine under § 18-176(c). Before that, the city's fine schedule in § 18-233(3) sets a $25.00 cash bond, cut to $12.50 if paid within 30 days, for the citation itself.
Does the overnight ban apply to regular cars?
No. Section 18-176 targets vehicles with more than four wheels and specific categories: recreational vehicles, boats, trailers, semitrailers, and pole trailers. An ordinary passenger car or pickup truck is not covered by the overnight restriction.

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