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Henrico County, VA Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Key Facts

License required
Current state license to park
Unlicensed on street
Prohibited (Sec. 22-155)
Signed zones
Must obey posted no-parking signs
Near intersections
No parking within 20 feet
Enforcement
Citation and towing, Sec. 22-162

Summary

Henrico prohibits parking an unlicensed vehicle on any public street, roadway, or alley, and bars parking in signed no-parking zones. Vehicles must display a current state license to sit legally on a county street.

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

It is unlawful to park any vehicle not having a current state license, and a current county license as required by the provisions of article VI of this chapter, on any highway, roadway or public alley in the county.

Full Breakdown

Henrico County Code Chapter 22, Article IV governs stopping, standing, and parking on public streets. Section 22-155 makes it unlawful to park any vehicle without a current state license (and required county license) on any highway, roadway, or public alley. Section 22-152 authorizes the county manager to designate restricted and no-parking areas with posted signs, and Section 22-153 lists specific places where stopping, standing, or parking is always prohibited (within 20 feet of an intersection's curblines, on the roadway side of a parked vehicle, or wherever official signs prohibit it). There is no countywide meter system; most residential streets allow legal parking of licensed, operable vehicles unless posted otherwise.

Violations & Fines

Officers issue parking citations under Section 22-162; illegally parked or obstructing vehicles may be towed. Fines are set by county schedule and increase if unpaid.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I leave an unregistered car parked on the street?
No. Section 22-155 makes it unlawful to park a vehicle without a current state license on any highway, roadway, or public alley in Henrico County.
Does Henrico have parking meters?
No. There is no countywide meter program; residential streets generally allow licensed vehicles to park unless posted signs restrict it under Section 22-152.

Sources & Official References

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