Miami-Dade County Street Parking Limits Rules (2026) — What You Need to Know

Miami-Dade County's street parking regulations are found in Chapter 30 (Traffic and Motor Vehicles) of the County Code. Section 30-388.15 specifically prohibits parking on any road, street, or public right-of-way — including sidewalks and swales — in unincorporated Miami-Dade County for certain purposes: displaying a vehicle for sale, greasing or repairing a vehicle (except emergency repairs), displaying advertising, selling merchandise (except in duly established marketplaces or with proper licensing), and storage or dead storage for more than 24 hours.

Section 30-388.10 addresses traffic obstruction, requiring that parked vehicles leave at least 10 feet of roadway width for the free movement of vehicular traffic. On streets without complete paving or curbs, vehicles must be parked so as not to obstruct traffic flow. Section 30-292 lists numerous specific locations where stopping, standing, or parking is prohibited, including on the roadway side of stopped vehicles, within intersections, and various other designated areas.

Enforcement is handled by the Miami-Dade Police Department and county parking enforcement. Vehicles in violation may be towed immediately if not removed by the owner. Vehicles deemed to pose a serious threat to public health, safety, or welfare must be removed within 24 hours or they will be towed. Vehicle owners are responsible for all fines, towing fees, storage fees, and administrative costs. The county may place a lien on the vehicle and any real property owned by the violator in Miami-Dade County until all costs are paid.