Los Angeles, CA Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- 72-Hour Rule
- CVC §22651: vehicle may be towed
- Permit Districts
- Many residential areas require permit
- Enforcement
- LAPD + LADOT
- Fire Hydrant
- No parking within 15 feet
Summary
Street parking governed by LAMC Title 8. No parking within 15 feet of fire hydrant. CVC §22651 (72-hour rule) for abandoned vehicles. Permit parking districts citywide.
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.
Full Breakdown
LAMC Title 8 and CVC govern street parking in Los Angeles. CVC §22651 allows towing of vehicles parked 72+ hours on a public street. Permit Parking Districts and Overnight Parking Districts restrict parking in many residential neighborhoods. LAPD and LADOT enforce. Los Angeles parking enforcement uses a mix of signed restrictions, meter zones, and residential permit districts. Violations such as street sweeping, fire hydrant zones, red curbs, or unpaid meters are ticketed by the Department of Transportation. Contact LA 311 at 3-1-1 or (213) 473-3231 to request posted signs, dispute a citation, or report abandoned or illegally parked vehicles.
Violations & Fines
72-hour violation fines escalate: $45 first offense, $70 second within 12 months, $130 third. Vehicles may be towed under CVC Section 22651(k). Street sweeping violations are typically $73. Reports can be filed via the 1-800-ABANDON hotline.
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