Clark County, WA Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Automobile on county road
- 24-hour maximum
- RV on county road
- Prohibited without permit
- RV load/unload
- 24 hours maximum
- Impound
- Per Chapter 46.55 RCW
- Code
- CCC 10.04.020(2)
Summary
On unincorporated county roads it is unlawful to park an automobile longer than 24 hours, or to park an RV for any length of time (except loading/unloading up to 24 hours) without a permit. Blocking road-maintenance machinery or creating a hazard is also prohibited.
It is unlawful to: (a) Park any automobile on a county road for longer period of time than twenty-four (24) hours; or to (b) Park any recreational vehicle on a county road for any amount of time, unless a permit has been issued ... or the recreational vehicle is parked for loading and unloading purposes only, for a maximum of twenty-four (24) hours.
Full Breakdown
CCC 10.04.020(2) makes it unlawful to '(a) Park any automobile on a county road for longer period of time than twenty-four (24) hours; or to (b) Park any recreational vehicle on a county road for any amount of time, unless a permit has been issued ... or the recreational vehicle is parked for loading and unloading purposes only, for a maximum of twenty-four (24) hours; or to (c) Allow any vehicle to remain on the roadway when the parked vehicle, trailer, or equipment obstructs or tends to obstruct road maintenance machinery, or is parked in such a manner as to be hazardous.' Chapter 46.55 RCW governs impound of any vehicle removed under this chapter.
Violations & Fines
Civil infraction; vehicle subject to immediate impoundment. Habitation-related violations carry fines up to $50 (first), $100 (second), $250 (third or later) per CCC 10.04.020(7).
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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