Richmond, CA Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Maximum street parking
- 72 consecutive hours (RMC 14.40.110)
- State authority
- California Vehicle Code §22651(k)
- Permit parking program
- Neighborhood Permit Parking (NPP), RMC Ch. 14.56, adopted Jan. 31, 2017
- Enforcement contact
- Richmond Parking Enforcement Unit, (510) 620-6644
- Vehicle must be
- Operable, with current DMV registration and tabs
Summary
Richmond limits any vehicle to a maximum of 72 consecutive hours parked on a public street or alley, and operates a Neighborhood Permit Parking (NPP) Program in designated areas where residents must display a valid permit to park beyond posted limits.
If a vehicle is parked or left standing upon a highway for 72 or more consecutive hours in violation of a local ordinance authorizing removal.
Full Breakdown
110, no person who owns or has possession, custody, or control of any vehicle may park that vehicle upon any street or alley for more than 72 consecutive hours; a vehicle is in violation if it has not moved under its own power during the previous 72 hours, and vehicles found in violation may be towed. 56 and adopted by the City Council on January 31, 2017 (Ord. No. ); within designated NPP zones, residents may purchase parking permits to park along restricted roadways while non-permit motorists are limited by posted time restrictions. Parking enforcement is administered by the Richmond Police Department's Parking Enforcement Unit at (510) 620-6644.
Violations & Fines
Vehicles parked over 72 hours may be cited and towed under RMC 14.40.110 and CVC 22651(k); owners are responsible for tow, storage, and administrative release fees. NPP zone violations are issued by Richmond Parking Enforcement and carry citation penalties set by the city's parking penalty schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long can I leave my car parked on a Richmond street?
Does the 72-hour clock reset if I move my car slightly?
What is Richmond's Neighborhood Permit Parking program?
Sources & Official References
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