Jacksonville-Duval Ordinance Code §804 governs street parking. Vehicles may not park against the direction of traffic, within 15 ft of a hydrant, or block a driveway. Abandoned vehicle threshold is 72 hours per FL §316.1945 and §804.612 Jax-Duval Code.
§804 Traffic and Motor Vehicles regulates on-street parking countywide. Parking is prohibited: within 15 ft of a fire hydrant, 20 ft of a crosswalk, 30 ft of a stop sign, on a sidewalk, in a bike lane, or facing against traffic. Downtown Jacksonville has metered zones enforced by the Jacksonville Parking Authority (JPA). Residential permit parking zones exist in Riverside and Springfield. A vehicle left on a public street for 72+ consecutive hours is deemed abandoned (FL §316.1945) and may be towed.
Standard parking ticket: $25-$40. Fire hydrant: $200. Disabled parking violation: $250 minimum. Abandoned vehicle tow: owner pays towing + storage + $35 administrative fee.
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