Dallas, TX Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Fire Hydrant
- 15 feet minimum
- Crosswalk
- 20 feet minimum
- Stop Sign
- 30 feet minimum
- Code Section
- Chapter 28
Summary
Dallas regulates street parking through Chapter 28 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic). General restrictions include no parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, 20 feet of a crosswalk, or 30 feet of a stop sign. Some residential areas have posted time limits or permit parking.
Sec. 545.302. STOPPING, STANDING, OR PARKING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN PLACES. (a) An operator may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle:(1) on the roadway side of a vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street;(2) on a sidewalk;(3) in an intersection;(4) on a crosswalk;(5) between a safety zone and the adjacent curb or within 30 feet of a place on the curb immediately opposite the ends of a safety zone, unless the governing body of a municipality designates a different length by signs or markings;(6) alongside or opposite a street excavation or obstruction if stopping, standing, or parking the vehicle would obstruct traffic;(7) on a bridge or other elevated structure on a highway or in a highway tunnel;(8) on a railroad track; or(9) where an official sign prohibits stopping.(b) A...
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Full Breakdown
Dallas Code Chapter 28 governs street parking. Standard restrictions prohibit parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection, 30 feet of a traffic signal or stop sign, and in marked no-parking zones. Double parking is prohibited. Some residential neighborhoods have posted time limits (typically 24-72 hours) or residential permit parking zones. The Transportation Department posts signage for restricted areas. Vehicles must be parked in the direction of traffic flow. Parking on sidewalks or blocking driveways is prohibited.
Violations & Fines
Parking violations may result in citations and fines. Vehicles in violation may be towed at the owner's expense. Unpaid parking tickets may result in vehicle registration holds.
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