Tucson allows overnight street parking in most residential areas except where posted time-limited signs apply. The citywide 72-hour rule under Tucson City Code Section 20-153 prohibits any vehicle from remaining in the same street location for more than 72 consecutive hours without moving.
Parking Permit Districts exist near the University of Arizona and some downtown-adjacent neighborhoods, requiring residential permits for overnight parking. RVs, boats, and trailers cannot be parked on a public street overnight in residential zones. Oversized vehicles over 20 feet long or 8 feet wide must be stored off-street. Tucson also prohibits sleeping in vehicles on public streets in residential districts under the camping ordinance, though enforcement focuses on encampment sites rather than individual vehicles.
A 72-hour violation triggers a warning ticket first, followed by a 45 dollar citation and potential tow after posted notice. RV and trailer street-storage violations start at 75 dollars and can escalate to impoundment.
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