Allen County, IN Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- No park near driveway
- Within 5 feet
- No park near hydrant
- Within 15 feet
- Base ticket
- $10 (rises to $20)
- Code section
- Title 8, Article 15
- Enforced by
- Allen County Police Department
Summary
The Allen County Traffic Ordinance bans parking on sidewalks, within intersections, within 5 feet of any driveway, within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, and other specified places on unincorporated county roadways.
No person shall park a vehicle except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with law or the direction of a police officer or traffic control device in any of the following places: On a sidewalk...; Within five (5) feet of a public or private driveway...; Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
Full Breakdown
Title 8, Article 15 (the Allen County Traffic Code) lists where you may not stop or park on county roads. Prohibited spots include on a sidewalk or between the curb and property line, within an intersection or crosswalk, within five feet of a public or private driveway, within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, within 20 feet of a crosswalk, and within 50 feet of a railroad crossing. Enforcement is by the Allen County Police Department. City streets inside Fort Wayne or towns follow those cities' parking codes.
Violations & Fines
Ticketed parking violations carry a $10 penalty, rising to $20 if unpaid within 14 days; judgments can reach $1,000 (Allen County Traffic Code 8-15-2).
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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