Nashua, NH Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Driveway buffer
- 2 feet on each side
- Driveway fine
- $50, rising to $60
- Fire hydrant clearance
- 15 feet minimum
- Stop sign clearance
- 25 feet minimum
- Sidewalk parking
- banned outright, $50 fine
Summary
Nashua bans parking within two feet of any private driveway or blocking one from across the street, plus parking on sidewalks and within 15 feet of fire hydrants, all enforced by fines and towing.
At no time shall any vehicle be stationed in front of any private driveway, or within two feet of any private driveway on either side thereof, or across the street from any driveway so as to impede the free movement of vehicles using such private driveway. Any vehicles parked in violation of this section may be towed or moved as directed by the Chief of Police or his or her designee(s).
B. Anyone violating this provision shall be fined $50, and shall be responsible for the cost of towing or moving fees. If not paid within seven days, the fine shall increase by $10 to $60.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4805762; v29 updated 2026-02-10; through 02-10-2026).
Full Breakdown
Nashua's parking ordinance bars stationing any vehicle in front of, or within two feet on either side of, a private driveway, or parking across the street in a way that blocks a driveway's use; violators face towing or relocation ordered by the Police Chief. Parking on any sidewalk is barred outright, parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant is prohibited, and vehicles must stay 25 feet clear of stop signs. Fines start at $50 (sidewalk and driveway violations) or $25 (stop signs) and climb if unpaid within seven days.
Violations & Fines
Blocking a driveway draws a $50 fine (rising to $60 after seven days) plus towing costs; sidewalk parking is fined $50, hydrant clearance violations $50, stop-sign clearance violations $25.
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