Baton Rouge regulates street parking through city-parish ordinances. Vehicles must comply with posted signs and time limits. Inoperable and unregistered vehicles are prohibited on public streets. Abandoned vehicles are subject to towing.
The Baton Rouge/East Baton Rouge Parish code regulates street parking through traffic and nuisance ordinances. Vehicles must comply with all posted signs, time limits, and restrictions. Inoperable, unregistered, and junk vehicles may not be parked on public streets. Abandoned vehicles are subject to marking, citation, and towing after notice. Some residential streets have additional restrictions including permit parking zones. The Baton Rouge Police Department and traffic enforcement handle parking violations.
Parking violations result in citations and fines. Abandoned and inoperable vehicles may be towed at the owner's expense.
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