Stafford, TX Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Code chapter
- Chapter 50
- Topic
- Motor vehicles and traffic
- Enforcement
- Stafford Police Department
- Possible action
- Citation or tow
Summary
Stafford regulates parking on public streets through Chapter 50 of the city code, prohibiting stopping or parking in marked zones, near hydrants, and where signage restricts use.
Sec. 545.302. STOPPING, STANDING, OR PARKING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN PLACES. (a) An operator may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle:(1) on the roadway side of a vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street;(2) on a sidewalk;(3) in an intersection;(4) on a crosswalk;(5) between a safety zone and the adjacent curb or within 30 feet of a place on the curb immediately opposite the ends of a safety zone, unless the governing body of a municipality designates a different length by signs or markings;(6) alongside or opposite a street excavation or obstruction if stopping, standing, or parking the vehicle would obstruct traffic;(7) on a bridge or other elevated structure on a highway or in a highway tunnel;(8) on a railroad tr
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
Chapter 50 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic) of the Stafford Code of Ordinances sets out where parking is prohibited on city streets, including in front of fire hydrants, in marked no-parking zones, blocking driveways, and within designated areas posted by the city. Stafford police enforce these rules and may issue citations or have violating vehicles towed. The chapter also covers stopping, standing, and special parking zones established by city council resolution. Drivers should follow posted signage at all times because signs can override default rules.
Violations & Fines
Violations are punishable by fines set in the city's fee schedule and may result in towing at the owner's expense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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