Stamford, CT Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Driveway blocking
- Class II violation, $50 fine
- Wrong-way parking
- Class III violation, $80 fine
- Towing
- City may tow any violating vehicle
- Late penalty
- Doubles at 15 days, triples at 30
Summary
Stamford bans stopping or parking in specific spots citywide, blocking a driveway, parking the wrong way against traffic, on a sidewalk, or double-parked at the curb, each carrying its own Class II, III or IV fine.
No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with law or the direction of a police officer, traffic violation officer or traffic control device, in any of the following places:(1)The following shall be Class II parking violations:(a)Obstructing a public or private driveway...(2)The following shall be Class III parking violations:...(p)Wrong way on street against the flow of traffic.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 72).
Full Breakdown
Sec. 231-6 of Stamford's Code of Ordinances lists the places where stopping, standing or parking is prohibited, graded into Class II, III and IV violations. Obstructing a public or private driveway is a Class II violation; parking the wrong way against the flow of traffic, double-parking at the curb, or stopping on a sidewalk or crosswalk are Class III violations; parking in a handicapped space without a permit or within an intersection is Class IV. The City may tow any vehicle found in violation, and the vehicle is not released until the owner proves identity, pays towing and storage fees, and settles all outstanding parking penalties.
Violations & Fines
Class II violations run $50, Class III $80, Class IV $120 (handicapped-space parking without a permit is $175); unpaid fines double after 15 days and triple after 30, capped at $250 under Sec. 231-7.
Frequently Asked Questions
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