Key Facts Full Breakdown Violations FAQ Sources

Bucks County, PA Parking Rules: Overnight Parking (2026)

Some Restrictions

Verified 1 month ago|Source: Penn Hills Chapter 202 Codified Ordinances →

Recently verified

Key Facts

Doylestown: 2 AM to 6 AM restricted
Permits: $20 to $75/year
Snow Emergency: Move within 2-4 hours
Ticket: $25 to $75

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Bucks County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Summary

Overnight street parking rules vary by Bucks County municipality. Levittown-area townships and Doylestown Borough restrict on-street parking between 2 AM and 6 AM. PennDOT roads prohibit parking during snow emergencies.

Full Breakdown

Bucks County has no county-wide overnight parking rule; each municipality sets its own. Doylestown Borough restricts overnight on-street parking between 2 AM and 6 AM in posted zones without a residential permit. Bristol Borough and New Hope Borough have similar 2 AM to 6 AM restrictions in the denser downtown areas. Permits for overnight parking are issued to residents without off-street parking, typically $20 to $75 per year. Most suburban Bucks townships (Lower Makefield, Newtown Township, Warminster, Warrington) allow overnight street parking but declare snow emergencies when 4 inches or more accumulate, requiring vehicles to move off designated snow routes within 2 to 4 hours of the declaration. PennDOT Route 611, U.S. 1, and other state-maintained roads prohibit parking during declared emergencies under 75 Pa.C.S. §3353.

Violations & Fines

Overnight parking ticket: typically $25 to $75. Snow emergency tow: $150 to $350 tow fee plus $25 per day storage. Repeat violations: escalating fines and possible immobilization (boot) after 3+ unpaid tickets.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who enforces overnight parking rules in Bucks County?

Bucks County's code enforcement division is responsible for parking ordinances. You can report violations or request information through the Bucks County government website or by calling the main municipal line.

What are typical penalties for violating overnight parking rules?

Most Bucks County parking violations start with a written warning followed by escalating civil fines for repeat offenses. Specific dollar amounts and any criminal-misdemeanor exposure depend on the section of code; consult Bucks County's municipal code or staff for the current penalty schedule.

How does Bucks County compare?

See how Bucks County's overnight parking rules stack up against other locations.

Compare to Another Location View Pennsylvania Overview

Bucks County, PA Parking Rules: Overnight Parking (2026)

Key Facts

Summary

Full Breakdown

Violations & Fines

Frequently Asked Questions

Sources & Official References

Related Bucks County Ordinances

Noise Ordinances: Construction Hours

Noise Ordinances: Quiet Hours

Noise Ordinances: Leaf Blower Rules

Fence Regulations: Height Limits

Fence Regulations: Permit Requirements

Fence Regulations: Pool Barriers

More Parking Rules in Bucks County

Overnight Parking in Other Cities

How does Bucks County compare?

See something wrong?