Tulsa, OK Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Curb distance
- within 12 inches, headed with traffic
- Driveway blocking
- prohibited to any degree
- Fire hydrant clearance
- 10 feet minimum
- Unattended limit
- 24 continuous hours
- General penalty
- up to $100 fine
Summary
Tulsa bans parking across driveways, at hydrants and crosswalks, and requires cars to park headed with traffic within 12 inches of the curb.
No person shall at any time stop, stand or park a vehicle except in compliance with the direction of a police officer or traffic-control device in any of the following places: A. On a sidewalk; ... D. Within ten (10) feet of a fire hydrant; ... N. In an alley except as provided in Section 517; O. Across a driveway to any degree; ...
Full Breakdown
Tulsa Revised Ordinances Title 37, § 511 requires a parked vehicle to be headed in the direction of traffic with its curb-side wheels within 12 inches of the curb: parking against traffic flow (wrong-way parking) violates this section. Section 522 separately bans stopping or parking across a driveway to any degree, on a sidewalk, within an intersection, within 10 feet of a fire hydrant, on or over a crosswalk, within 15 feet of a railroad, or in a fire lane, unless directed otherwise by a police officer or traffic-control device. Section 519 adds a 24-hour limit: any vehicle left on a public street, alley or public way for more than 24 continuous hours is declared a public nuisance and may be tagged and impounded.
Violations & Fines
Fine up to $100 under § 527's general parking penalty; a vehicle over 24 hours gets a red-sticker notice and may be booted or towed if not moved.
Frequently Asked Questions
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