Hinds County regulates street parking through local traffic and parking ordinances. Time limits, overnight restrictions, and permit parking zones may apply in certain areas.
Hinds County manages street parking through local traffic ordinances authorized by MS Code Ann. §21-19-1 and §63-3-313 (municipal traffic authority). Time-limited parking zones are common in downtown and commercial areas, typically 2-hour limits. Overnight street parking may be restricted in residential zones, especially during severe weather or street sweeping. Vehicles must be parked in the direction of traffic flow. Abandoned vehicles left for more than 48 to 72 hours may be tagged and towed under MS Code Ann. §63-23-1. Vehicles must display current registration. Parking within 15 feet of fire hydrants and 20 feet of intersections is prohibited. Mississippi flooding events may trigger temporary parking restrictions in low-lying areas.
Parking tickets: $15 to $50 per violation. Towing fees: $100 to $200 plus daily storage. Boot may be applied for multiple unpaid tickets.
Hinds County, MS
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