East Baton Rouge Parish, LA Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Residential street limit
- Nine continuous hours max
- Grass parking
- Barred between residence and street
- Driveways
- No parking blocking any driveway
- Two-way streets
- No parking on left-hand side
- Multi-axle vehicles
- Barred in residential neighborhoods
Summary
You may not park on the grass between a residence and the street, block a driveway, or park on the left-hand side of a two-way street. A vehicle may sit on a residential street only up to nine continuous hours, and no vehicle with two or more rear axles may
No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle in front of or blocking a public or private driveway; on the driver's left-hand side of any two-way street; on the grass in a yard between the residence and the street; upon a neutral ground, right-of-way, sidewalk, strip of land between a property line and street curb, or other public way.
Full Breakdown
Baton Rouge's Traffic Code (Title 11) sets where residents may leave vehicles on and beside the street. Parking is prohibited in front of or blocking a public or private driveway, on the driver's left-hand side of a two-way street, on the grass in a yard between the residence and the street, and on a neutral ground, right-of-way, sidewalk or the strip between a property line and the curb. A vehicle may be parked on a residential street for a period not exceeding nine continuous hours, and vehicles with two or more rear axles are not permitted to park within a residential neighborhood. On corner lots, no vehicle may be parked on the front lawn or side yard.
Violations & Fines
Parking violations are enforced by police and Parking Control; offending vehicles may be ticketed or towed. Fines and fees are set in Title 11, Ch. 28.
Frequently Asked Questions
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