San Bernardino, CA Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)

Street parking in San Bernardino is regulated by the San Bernardino Municipal Code and the California Vehicle Code. Under CVC 22651(k) any vehicle that has been parked or left standing on a public street for 72 or more consecutive hours is subject to removal at the owner's expense, and San Bernardino Police Department parking enforcement routinely chalks and logs vehicles in response to complaints. Posted time limits on specific blocks override the default 72-hour rule, with common limits of 1, 2, and 4 hours in commercial districts along E Street, D Street, Baseline Street, and near the California State University San Bernardino campus. Red curbs are no-stopping zones (CVC 21458). Yellow curbs are commercial loading during posted hours. White curbs are passenger loading for three minutes. Green curbs are short-term parking with posted time limits. Blue curbs are reserved for vehicles displaying a valid disabled placard. Street sweeping is posted by neighborhood, typically once weekly on residential streets, and violations carry a fine starting around 60 dollars. Residential parking permit districts exist near the downtown core and CSUSB. Under AB 2097 (Gov Code 65863.2) San Bernardino cannot require private parking minimums within a half-mile of a major transit stop, which affects new development near the sbX bus rapid transit corridor and Metrolink stations. Parking enforcement is handled by San Bernardino Police Department Parking Services; inquiries to (909) 384-5742.