Fairfax County, VA Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)

Fairfax County street parking is governed by Chapter 82 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic) of the Fairfax County Code, working alongside Virginia state law under VA Code Title 46.2. Vehicles may not be parked on any public street for more than 72 consecutive hours without being moved — this prevents long-term storage of vehicles on public rights-of-way. Parking is prohibited within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, within 20 feet of a crosswalk, within 30 feet of a stop sign, in front of driveways, on sidewalks, and in marked no-parking zones. Fairfax County has established Residential Permit Parking Districts (RPPD) in several neighborhoods near Metro stations, George Mason University, and other traffic generators. In RPPDs, only vehicles with a valid district permit (or visitor pass) may park during restricted hours, typically weekdays from 7 AM to 10 PM or similar windows. RPPD permits are issued to residents based on proof of address and vehicle registration. Commercial vehicles over a certain weight (generally over 12,000 lbs GVWR or having commercial markings) are prohibited from parking on residential streets overnight. Recreational vehicles, trailers, and boats may not be parked on public streets for more than 24 hours in most areas. Violations result in tickets; chronically abandoned or unmoved vehicles may be towed at owner expense after notice. Disabled parking spaces require a Virginia DMV-issued disabled placard or plate.