Skip to main content

Stafford Township, NJ Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)

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

Key Facts

No parking at any time
Streets listed in Schedule I (§ 201-20)
First offense
$35 when settled without a court appearance
Second offense
$60 when settled without a court appearance
Third or later offense
Court appearance required (§ 201-19A)
Time-limit Schedule IV
Reserved, no streets listed
Sunday and holiday exception
Applies to Schedules II, III and IV

Summary

In Stafford Township, including Manahawkin, § 201-3 bars parking at any time on every street listed in Schedule I of Chapter 201. A first violation under §§ 201-3 through 201-6 carries a $35 fine, a second carries $60, and a third offense requires a court appearance.

The provisions of this article, imposing a time limit on parking, shall not relieve any person of the duty to observe other and more restrictive provisions prohibiting or limiting the stopping, standing or parking of vehicles as set forth in N.J.S.A. 39:4-138 and other New Jersey statutes or as hereinafter provided. ... No person shall park a vehicle at any time upon any of the streets or parts thereof described in Schedule I, attached to and made a part of this chapter. ... (1) Any person violating §§ 201-3 , 201-4 , 201-5 and 201-6 of this chapter may avoid a court appearance for the first or second offense by pleading guilty and paying the following fine: (a) First offense: $35. (b) Second offense: $60. (2) Any person charged with a third or subsequent offense shall be required to make a court appearance and be subject to the penalties set forth in § 201-19A .

Full Breakdown

Chapter 201 (Vehicles and Traffic) regulates on-street parking in Stafford Township through numbered schedules attached to the chapter. Section 201-3 is the no-parking-at-any-time rule, and the streets are listed in Schedule I, which is codified at § 201-20 by street name, side and location. Entries there include 4th Street on both sides from the northerly right-of-way line of Circle Drive to its southerly terminus, added by Ord. No. 2025-06, and Ashburn Avenue from Payton Drive to the terminus of the street, added by Ord. No. 2021-13. A street that is not on the schedule is not covered by § 201-3.

Three sibling sections work the same way with different triggers. Section 201-4 bars parking during the hours printed in Schedule II (§ 201-21) on any day except Sundays and public holidays; entries include Cedar Bridge Road on both sides from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, east of the Middle School entrance drive. Section 201-5 bars stopping or standing during the times printed in Schedule III (§ 201-22). Section 201-6 sets a maximum parking time under Schedule IV (§ 201-23), but in the code as fetched on November 2, 2026 that schedule reads "(Reserved)" with no streets listed.

Section 201-3.1 creates a restricted parking zone in front of a residence occupied by a handicapped person when a windshield placard or wheelchair symbol license plates have been issued for a vehicle owned by that person or by an immediate family member in the residence; the zones are described in § 201-34 (Schedule XV). Section 201-2 states that the township time limits do not relieve anyone of the more restrictive provisions of N.J.S.A. 39:4-138 and other New Jersey statutes, so the state stopping, standing and parking rules apply on top of the schedules. Under § 201-1, every word in the chapter carries the meaning it has in Subtitle 1 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes of New Jersey.

Violations & Fines

Under § 201-19B, a first or second offense under §§ 201-3 through 201-6 can be settled without a court appearance by pleading guilty and paying $35 for the first and $60 for the second. A third or later offense requires a court appearance and the penalties in § 201-19A, which points to N.J.S.A. 39:4-203. A vehicle parked unlawfully in a handicapped zone can be removed and stored, with the owner paying the reasonable costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a ticket for parking on a no-parking street in Stafford Township?
Under § 201-19B, a first offense is $35 and a second offense is $60 when the driver pleads guilty and pays to avoid a court appearance. A third or later offense requires a court appearance and is subject to the penalties in § 201-19A. These amounts apply to violations of §§ 201-3, 201-4, 201-5 and 201-6.
Where do I find which Stafford Township streets have parking restrictions?
Schedule I at § 201-20 lists each street by name, side and location for the at-any-time ban under § 201-3. Schedule II at § 201-21 lists hour restrictions, Schedule III at § 201-22 lists stopping and standing limits, and Schedule IV at § 201-23 holds time limits and currently reads (Reserved). The schedules sit in Chapter 201 of the township code on eCode360.
Do Stafford's parking hour restrictions apply on Sundays and holidays?
Sections 201-4, 201-5 and 201-6 exclude Sundays and public holidays. Section 201-4.1 does not: it applies on any day, including Sundays and public holidays, to the streets in Schedule IIA, which lists Beacon Avenue on both sides from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. for its entire length.
What is a restricted handicapped parking zone in front of a Stafford home?
Section 201-3.1 establishes a restricted parking zone in front of a residence occupied by a handicapped person when a windshield placard or wheelchair symbol license plates have been issued for a vehicle owned by that person or an immediate family member in the residence. A vehicle parked there unlawfully can be removed and stored, and the owner pays the reasonable removal and storage costs.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Stafford Township

All Stafford Township rules

Compare Stafford Township to another location·View the New Jersey parking rules overview

Get notified when Street Parking Limits in Stafford Township, NJ changes

We'll email you the moment we detect a change in the code. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We'll never sell or share your email. One-click unsubscribe in every email.

See something wrong?

Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.

Street Parking Limits in Nearby Cities

How other cities in this county handle street parking limits.

Brick, NJ
Some Restrictions
Lakewood, NJ
Some Restrictions
Toms River, NJ
Some Restrictions