Scottsdale restricts overnight parking on certain city streets through posted signage. The city may restrict overnight parking in areas with safety or congestion concerns. Vehicles left on streets for extended periods may be cited as abandoned vehicles under state law.
Scottsdale enforces overnight parking restrictions on streets where posted by signage. Many residential neighborhoods, particularly those near entertainment areas in Old Town and the Airpark, have overnight parking restrictions to prevent spillover from bars and events. Vehicles left in the same location on a public street for 72 hours or more may be classified as abandoned under Arizona law (ARS §28-871) and subject to towing. Scottsdale police enforce overnight parking restrictions, particularly on weekends in entertainment district areas. Residential driveways must remain accessible. Vehicles blocking sidewalks or parked in fire lanes are subject to immediate towing. Some HOAs impose additional overnight parking restrictions on community streets.
Overnight parking violations result in citations. Vehicles left for 72+ hours may be towed as abandoned. Vehicles blocking fire lanes or sidewalks face immediate towing.
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