New Braunfels, TX Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Curb distance
- within 18 inches of curb
- Direction
- must face traffic flow
- Driveways
- no standing in front of them
- Max fine
- up to $200 per day
- Enforcement
- tow-away in signed zones
Summary
New Braunfels bans stopping or parking on sidewalks, in intersections, and in front of driveways, and requires cars to park facing the direction of traffic within 18 inches of the curb.
Except as provided by subsections (c) and (d) of this section and except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic, or in compliance with law or the directions of a police officer or official traffic control device, no person shall: (1) Stop, stand or park a vehicle: a. On the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street; b. On a sidewalk; ... (2) Stand or park a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except momentarily to pick up or discharge a passenger or passengers: a. In front of a public or private driveway;
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 36).
Full Breakdown
City code sets the baseline rules for every public street: park with your right-hand wheels within 18 inches of the curb and facing the flow of traffic on a two-way street (no nosing in against oncoming lanes), and never stop or stand in front of a public or private driveway except to briefly load or unload passengers. The same section bars parking on sidewalks, in intersections, on crosswalks, on bridges, or wherever it would block free movement of traffic. Chapter 126 also lists more than 140 street-specific no-parking zones, many marked as tow-away.
Violations & Fines
Violating the stopping/standing/parking rules is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $200, with each day a separate offense; vehicles in designated zones may be towed.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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