Madison, AL Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Code section
- Sec. 32-129 to 32-131
- Distance from curb
- Within 18 inches
- Restricted streets
- Listed in Sec. 32-131
- School-day windows
- 7-9 a.m. and 2-4 p.m.
- Scheduled fine
- $25.00
Summary
On streets marked with painted parking lines, you must park within the lines, parallel, and within 18 inches of the curb. Signed streets carry posted restrictions, and the city bans several streets from parking anytime or on school days.
Where parking spaces are indicated by painted lines in a street... it shall be unlawful for any person to park any vehicle otherwise than within the spaces indicated by such painted lines, parallel to such lines and with a portion of such vehicle within 18 inches of the curb, sidewalk or edge of the pavement.
Full Breakdown
Code Sec. 32-130 requires parking within any painted lines, parallel, with the vehicle within 18 inches of the curb or pavement edge. Sec. 32-131 lists specific streets where parking is prohibited (some anytime, many only on school days 7-9 a.m. and 2-4 p.m. near schools like Liberty Middle) and sets a $25 scheduled penalty for violations. Sec. 32-129 defines parking as stopping or standing a vehicle other than temporarily for loading, unloading, or obeying traffic signs.
Violations & Fines
Sec. 32-131 sets a scheduled penalty of $25.00 for parking on a restricted street, payable to the court clerk magistrate; the municipal judge may adjust the penalty.
Frequently Asked Questions
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