Skip to main content
CityRuleLookup
Key FactsOrdinance TextFull BreakdownViolationsFAQSourcesMore in St. Louis

St. Louis, MO Parking Rules: Overnight Parking (2026)

Significant Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Vehicle size threshold
Over 18 feet long
Overnight ban window
2:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Daytime limit
60 minutes max, 7 a.m.–2 a.m.
Zones covered
Residential districts A, B, C, D, E
Max penalty
$500 fine or 90 days jail

Summary

St. Louis bans parking recreational vehicles over 18 feet long on residential streets between 2 a.m. and 7 a.m., and caps daytime street parking at 60 minutes.

Recreational motor vehicles, over eighteen feet (18') in length, are hereby prohibited from parking on public rights-of-way, streets or alleys, for over sixty (60) minutes in residential areas, zoned A, B, C, D and E, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. ... recreational motor vehicles over eighteen feet (18') in length are hereby prohibited from parking on public rights-of-way, streets or alleys in residential areas zoned A, B, C, D and E, between 2 a.m. and 7 a.m.

Source: St. Louis Snow OperationsView official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 11).

Full Breakdown

Under St. Louis Revised Code § 17.73.010, recreational motor vehicles over eighteen feet long cannot park on public rights-of-way, streets or alleys in residential zoning districts A, B, C, D and E for more than sixty minutes between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. Section 17.73.020 goes further and bars any such parking outright between 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m., a flat overnight ban rather than a time limit. The rule targets large RVs, campers and similar recreational vehicles specifically; it does not apply to ordinary passenger cars or trucks.

Violations & Fines

Violating either section is a municipal offense punishable by a fine up to $500.00, imprisonment up to 90 days, or both, per § 17.73.030.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I park my RV overnight on a St. Louis street?
No, if it's over 18 feet long and you're in a residential zone (A–E): parking is banned outright from 2 a.m. to 7 a.m. under § 17.73.020.
Does the 60-minute limit apply all day?
It applies from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. under § 17.73.010; from 2 a.m. to 7 a.m. the rule is a total ban, not just a time limit.
Does this rule apply to regular cars?
No, Chapter 17.73 only covers recreational motor vehicles over eighteen feet in length, not ordinary passenger vehicles.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in St. Louis

Street Parking LimitsSome RestrictionsRV & Boat ParkingSome RestrictionsPreferential Parking DistrictsSignificant RestrictionsCommercial & Oversized VehiclesSignificant RestrictionsLoading ZonesSignificant RestrictionsEV ChargingSome RestrictionsSnow Removal Parking RulesSignificant RestrictionsAbandoned VehiclesSignificant RestrictionsTowing & Impound RightsSome RestrictionsDriveway RulesSome RestrictionsFence Regulations: Fence Permit RequirementsSome RestrictionsFire Regulations: Smoke DetectorsSome RestrictionsLandscaping Rules: CompostingFew RestrictionsHistoric Preservation: Historic-Cultural MonumentsSignificant RestrictionsMobility & Curb Rules: Red-Light CamerasSome RestrictionsLocal Taxes & Fees: Vacancy TaxSome Restrictions

All St. Louis rules

How St. Louis compares: Cities with the Strictest Overnight Parking Rules·Compare St. Louis to another location·View the Missouri parking rules overview

Get notified when Overnight Parking in St. Louis, MO changes

We'll email you the moment we detect a change in the code. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We'll never sell or share your email. One-click unsubscribe in every email.

See something wrong?

Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.