Victoria, TX Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing law
- City Code § 22-74
- Driveway blocking
- Grounds for immediate tow
- Alley clearance required
- 10 feet minimum
- Reclaim deadline
- 20 days before auction
Summary
Victoria bans blocking a driveway with a parked car and lets police tow vehicles left in front of one when moving them isn't practical.
Any peace officer is hereby authorized to remove or cause the removal of a vehicle from a public street to an approved storage yard under any of the circumstances hereinafter enumerated:
1.)
When any vehicle is left unattended upon any bridge, viaduct or causeway, or in any tube or tunnel where such vehicle constitutes an obstruction to traffic;
2.)
When any vehicle is illegally parked so as to block the entrance to any private driveway and it is impracticable to move such vehicle from in front of the driveway to another point on the street;
3.)
When any vehicle is found upon a public street and a report has previously been made that such vehicle has been stolen or complaint has been filed and a warrant thereon issued charging that such vehicle has been embezzled;
4.)
When any such officer has reasonable grounds to believe that any vehicle has been abandoned;
5.)
When a vehicle upon a public street is so disabled that its normal operation is impossible or impractical and the person or persons in charge of the vehicle are incapacitated by reason of physical injury or other reason to such an extent as to be unable to provide for its removal or custody, or are not in the immediate vicinity of the disabled vehicle;
6.)
When an officer arrests any person driving or in control of the vehicle for an alleged offense and such officer is required by law to take the person arrested immediately before a magistrate:
7.)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 42).
Full Breakdown
City code lets any peace officer tow a vehicle from a public street when it's illegally parked so as to block a private driveway entrance and can't practically be moved to another spot on the street. The same removal authority covers cars left in marked no-parking zones, on bridges or in tunnels, and vehicles the officer reasonably believes are abandoned. Separate sections require drivers to obey posted parking signs and markings, ban backing into angle or head-in spaces without a loading permit, and limit alley parking to leave at least 10 feet clear.
Violations & Fines
Towing to an approved storage yard, plus towing/storage fees; owner can request a post-tow hearing with the police chief.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Victoria tow my car for blocking a driveway?
How do I get a towed car back?
Sources & Official References
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