Atlanta, GA Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Roadway clearance required
- 10 feet minimum for traffic flow
- Driveway parking
- Prohibited in front of any driveway
- Fire hydrant buffer
- 15 feet minimum clearance
- Minimum fine
- $75.00 plus enforcement costs
- Governing chapter
- Code of Ordinances Chapter 150
Summary
Atlanta bars parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, in front of driveways, within intersections and crosswalks, and anywhere leaving less than ten feet of roadway clear for traffic.
Except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic, or in compliance with law or the directions of a police officer or official traffic-control device, no person shall park any motor vehicle: ...(9)in front of a public or private driveway;(10)within 15 feet of a fire hydrant;(11)within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection;(12)within 30 feet upon the approach to any flashing signal, stop sign, yield sign, or traffic-control signal located at the side of a roadway.
Full Breakdown
Atlanta's traffic code sets specific no-parking zones on city streets. Sec. 150-91 bars leaving less than ten feet of roadway width clear for traffic and makes it unlawful to refuse to move a vehicle blocking traffic flow. Sec. 150-94 lists 13 prohibited parking spots: in front of any driveway, within an intersection or crosswalk, within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection, within 30 feet of a stop sign or signal, on railroad tracks, bridges, and controlled-access highways. Sec. 150-100 sets a $75 minimum fine for Article violations.
Violations & Fines
A minimum $75.00 fine plus enforcement costs, or up to six months in jail, under Sec. 150-100. Atlanta police also tow and impound illegally parked vehicles under Sec. 150-88.
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