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Reading, PA Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Posted no-parking areas
Unlawful at any time, towed
Driveway blocking
$70 fine, enforced on complaint
Wrong-way parking
Banned on one-way and two-way streets
Winter exemption
Applies only during winter weather
Payment deadline
240 hours to Parking Authority

Summary

Reading bars parking in any posted no-parking area, treats blocking a driveway as a $70 complaint-based violation, and makes parking against the flow of traffic on one-way or two-way streets a separate offense citywide.

When signs approved by ordinance are erected lawfully giving notice thereof, no person shall park a vehicle at any time upon any of the streets or parts of streets designated and posted as prohibited parking areas, or by temporary regulations in conformity with this chapter.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-8: Current through August 10, 2026).

Full Breakdown

Under § 576-401, posted no-parking areas are off-limits at any time once the City erects approved signage; violators are towed immediately under § 576-415. Blocking a public or private driveway is enforced on complaint under § 576-403.B(1), carrying a $70 fine. Separately, § 576-420 makes it unlawful to park against the flow of traffic on Reading's one-way and two-way streets, with an exemption only for vehicles displaced by winter weather. Fines for both offenses are payable to the Reading Parking Authority within 240 hours, and unpaid balances accrue additional fees under § 576-416.

Violations & Fines

Posted no-parking violations trigger immediate towing (§576-415); driveway blocking draws a $70 fine on complaint (§576-403B(1)); wrong-way parking is a separate offense under §576-420, payable within 240 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get towed for parking in a posted no-parking zone in Reading?
Yes. Under §576-401 and §576-415, vehicles parked in areas posted as prohibited are subject to immediate towing: there's no grace period once the signs are up.
Is parking facing the wrong way illegal in Reading?
Yes. §576-420 makes it unlawful to park against the flow of traffic on one-way or two-way streets, except for vehicles displaced by winter weather.

Sources & Official References

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