Fulton County, GA Parking Rules: Overnight Parking (2026)
Key Facts
- Restricted hours
- 10:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.
- Covers
- vehicles over 6,000 lbs
- Where
- residential street rights-of-way
- Scope
- unincorporated county only
Summary
Unincorporated Fulton County bars parking any vehicle rated above 6,000 pounds on a residential street's right-of-way between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. under Code § 78-76: ordinary passenger cars aren't covered.
It shall be unlawful for any person to park between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., on the right-of-way of any residential street, any nonmotorized vehicle or conveyance or any motorized vehicle designated by the department of public safety for a license tag in any weight category higher than the 6,000 pounds commercial classification. Any vehicle or conveyance parked in a manner that violates this provision shall be considered an abandoned vehicle and a nuisance posing a threat to the public health or safety and shall be subject to removal as otherwise authorized in this article.
(Ord. No. 98-1059, 8-5-98; Res. No. 09-0288, 3-4-09)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 57).
Full Breakdown
Fulton County Code § 78-76 makes it unlawful to park, between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., any nonmotorized vehicle or any motorized vehicle rated above the 6,000-pound commercial classification on the right-of-way of a residential street in unincorporated Fulton County. The rule targets heavy trucks and trailers overnight, not ordinary cars. A vehicle parked in violation is treated as an abandoned vehicle and public nuisance, subject to removal under the article's enforcement provisions.
Violations & Fines
Enforced as a misdemeanor under § 78-78: up to $1,000 fine, up to 60 days jail, plus towing/storage costs; the vehicle may be seized until fines are paid.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I leave my car on the street overnight in unincorporated Fulton County?
What happens to a heavy truck left overnight?
Sources & Official References
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