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Goodyear, AZ Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)

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

Key Facts

Driveway clearance
No parking directly in front
Intersection clearance
20 feet
Fire hydrant clearance
15 feet
First-offense fine
$50 to $500 plus surcharges
Late-payment penalty
75% added after 90 days
Enforcing authority
Goodyear Police / Municipal Court

Summary

Goodyear bans stopping or parking within 20 feet of an intersection, in front of driveways, within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, in marked crosswalks, or facing the wrong way against traffic. Section 13-3-7 lists sixteen specific no-parking zones citywide, and violators face escalating civil fines starting at $50 plus surcharges under Section 13-3-12.

(A) Except as necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or if in compliance with law or the directions of public safety personnel or official traffic control device, no person shall stand or park a motor vehicle, trailer, travel trailer, equipment or device (whether attended or unattended) in any of the following places: (1) In front of a public or private driveway; (2) Within 20 feet of an intersection; (3) Within 15 feet of any fire hydrant; (4) Within a designated crosswalk, bike lane or turn lane; (5) Within 20 feet to any crosswalk at any intersection; ... (11) On a public road or roadway in the opposite direction of traffic flow; ... (16) In any other location which impedes, restricts or prevents travel over or across any public roadway.

Source: Goodyear Code Section 13-3-7View official code

Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance 26-1648, passed April 27, 2026).

Full Breakdown

Section 13-3-7 of the Goodyear City Code sets out sixteen places where no one may stand or park a motor vehicle, trailer, or piece of equipment, whether attended or unattended, unless avoiding a traffic conflict or following an officer's direction. The list bars parking in front of a public or private driveway, within 20 feet of an intersection, within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, inside a marked crosswalk, bike lane or turn lane, within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection, in a posted 15-mph school crossing zone, within 30 feet of a stop sign or traffic signal, within 50 feet of a railroad crossing, near fire station driveways, on a bridge or elevated structure, and facing the wrong way against the flow of traffic.

It also bans double parking and any parking that impedes travel over a public roadway. Section 13-3-7(B) exempts public safety and emergency vehicles and commercial vehicles that keep traffic flowing. Section 13-3-11 makes the registered owner of a vehicle presumptively liable for a parking violation even if someone else was driving, and treats a continuous violation as a new offense for each full hour it persists. Citations may be left on the windshield, handed to the driver, or mailed under Section 13-3-10. A person can contest liability only by proving the vehicle was stolen and not yet returned.

Section 13-3-19 also lets police immobilize or tow any vehicle left in one of these prohibited spots if it blocks traffic or a driveway, moving it to a City-designated tow lot at the owner's expense.

Violations & Fines

Section 13-3-12 sets a civil fine of $50 to $500 plus costs and surcharges for a first parking violation, $100 to $800 for a second within a year, and $200 to $1,000 for a third or later violation within a year. Parking violations may also be pursued criminally under Article 1-8. Unpaid fines more than 90 days past due under Section 13-3-18 add a 75% penalty plus collection fees and surcharges.

Frequently Asked Questions

How close to an intersection can I park in Goodyear?
Section 13-3-7(A)(2) bans standing or parking within 20 feet of an intersection, and subsection (A)(5) adds a separate 20-foot buffer from any marked crosswalk at an intersection. Parking closer than that is a civil traffic violation that can draw a fine starting at $50 plus surcharges.
Can I park in front of my own driveway or a neighbor's?
No. Section 13-3-7(A)(1) prohibits standing or parking in front of any public or private driveway, with no exception for the resident who owns it. Blocking a driveway can also trigger towing under Section 13-3-19 if it obstructs access.
What if I park facing the wrong direction?
Section 13-3-7(A)(11) makes it unlawful to park on a public road or roadway facing the opposite direction of traffic flow. It is treated the same as any other prohibited-parking violation under Section 13-3-12's civil fine schedule.
Who is responsible for the ticket if someone else was driving my car?
Section 13-3-11(B) makes the registered owner of a vehicle presumptively liable for any parking violation regardless of who was driving, and Section 13-3-12(D) confirms the owner owes the fine whether or not they received the citation personally.

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