Parking in unincorporated Bernalillo County regulated under county ordinances and NM state traffic laws (NMSA §66-7-351 to §66-7-353). Many unincorporated areas have rural roads without curbing. Bernalillo County Sheriff enforces traffic laws.
Bernalillo County enforces street parking per local ordinance. New Mexico has no statewide consecutive parking time limit. Duration limits are set by city code and posted signage. Vehicles must be registered and operable. Parking near fire hydrants (15 feet), intersections, and driveways prohibited per NMSA §66-7-351. Historic district parking in Santa Fe and Taos may be more restrictive. Metered parking common in tourist areas.
Parking citations per posted restrictions. Expired registration: citation + tow. Fire hydrant violation: citation + tow.
Bernalillo County, NM
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