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Meridian, ID Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)

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

Key Facts

Fine
$15 per violation
Late penalty
+$10 after 7 days
Driveways
Blocking prohibited, even briefly
Curb distance
Right wheels within 18 inches
Enforcement
Meridian Police Dept and code enforcement

Summary

Meridian bars parking that blocks driveways, sidewalks, crosswalks, fire hydrants, or bike lanes, and requires vehicles on two-way streets to park facing traffic within 18 inches of the curb: no wrong-way parking allowed.

no person shall: A.Stop, stand or park any vehicle or portion thereof:1.On the traffic side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street.2.On or obstructing any portion of a sidewalk or parkway...B.Stand or park a vehicle, except momentarily to pick up or discharge a passenger or passengers:1.In front of a public or private driveway, or any portion thereof.2.Within fifteen (15) feet of a fire hydrant.

View official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 14).

Full Breakdown

City Code § 7-2-2 prohibits stopping, standing, or parking on sidewalks, in intersections, crosswalks, bike lanes, traffic lanes, or in front of driveways and fire hydrants, and bars parking that leaves less than 12 feet of roadway clear. Section 7-2-3 requires parallel parking with the right-hand wheels within 18 inches of the curb on two-way streets, effectively outlawing facing-the-wrong-way parking, unless the Police Department has designated angle parking. Meridian Police, Code Enforcement, and Community Service Officers issue tickets; violations under § 7-2-2 or § 7-2-3 carry a $15 fine, rising $10 if unpaid within seven days, per § 7-2-10.

Violations & Fines

First offense $15 fine per violation of § 7-2-2 or § 7-2-3; unpaid tickets add a $10 penalty after seven days, per § 7-2-10(E).

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I park in front of a driveway in Meridian?
No. City Code § 7-2-2(B)(1) bars standing or parking in front of any public or private driveway, except momentarily to load or unload a passenger.
Is it legal to park facing the wrong direction on a Meridian street?
No. Section 7-2-3(A)(1) requires vehicles on two-way streets to park with their right-hand wheels within 18 inches of the right curb, facing traffic.
What's the fine for an on-street parking violation?
$15 per ticket under § 7-2-10, plus a $10 late penalty if it's not paid within seven days.

Sources & Official References

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