Folsom, CA Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- State Law
- CVC §22651(k) 72-hour
- Hydrant
- 15-foot clearance
- Driveway
- 3-foot clearance
- Sidewalk
- No blocking (CVC §22500(f))
- Enforcement
- Folsom PD
Summary
Folsom follows California Vehicle Code §22651(k): any vehicle parked on a public street for more than 72 consecutive hours may be cited and towed. Parking is prohibited on unpaved portions of the right-of-way and must not block driveways, hydrants, or visibility at intersections.
22651. A peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code, or a regularly employed and salaried employee who is engaged in directing traffic or enforcing parking laws and regulations of a city, county, or jurisdiction of a state agency in which a vehicle is located may remove a vehicle located within the territorial limits in which the officer or employee may act, under the following circumstances:
(a) If a vehicle is left unattended upon a bridge, viaduct, or causeway or in a tube or tunnel where the vehicle constitutes an obstruction to traffic.
(b) If a vehicle is parked or left standing upon a highway in a position so as to obstruct the normal movement of traffic or in a condition so as to create a hazard to other traffic upon the highway.
(d) If a vehicle is illegally parked so as to block the entrance to a private driveway, and it is impractical to move the vehicle from in front of the driveway to another point on the highway.
(e) If a vehicle is illegally parked so as to prevent access by firefighting equipment to a fire hydrant, and it is impracticable to move the vehicle from in front of the fire hydrant to another point on the highway.
(r) If a vehicle is illegally parked and blocks the movement of a legally parked vehicle.
Full Breakdown
California Vehicle Code §22651(k) authorizes Folsom Police to tow any vehicle that has been parked on a public street or highway for 72 or more consecutive hours. Enforcement is complaint-driven: officers chalk a tire or note position, then return after 72 hours. Moving the vehicle a short distance does not reset the clock if the vehicle is the same. Folsom Municipal Code Title 10 Chapter 10.40 prohibits parking on unpaved portions of the right-of-way, within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, within 3 feet of a driveway, and in a manner that obstructs visibility at intersections. Posted permit zones exist in some Historic District neighborhoods. Street sweeping occurs on posted schedules, check signage. Vehicles blocking sidewalks violate CVC §22500(f).
Violations & Fines
72-hour violation: citation plus tow costs ($300-$500+ plus storage). Hydrant: $100+. Sidewalk blocking: CVC §22500(f) fine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does moving my car across the street reset the 72 hours?
Sources & Official References
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