West Haven, CT Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)

West Haven Code Chapter 218, adopted by the City Council of the City of West Haven on 3-14-2016, groups parking violations into four fine tiers. Group I, the $50 tier, holds the everyday curbside offenses: a vehicle on a crosswalk, a vehicle on a sidewalk, standing beyond the established time for the area, parking on the wrong side of the curb, obstructing a driveway, parking within 25 feet of a corner, parking within 25 feet of a stop sign, and parking more than 12 inches away from the curb.

A ninth Group I item was added on 6-27-2016. It bars parking within 10 feet of a clearly visible residential mailbox located directly adjacent to the curbside or on a public right-of-way. That rule applies between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and does not apply on Sundays and holidays.

The higher tiers cover conduct that affects safety or access. Group II is $75 and includes a bus stop, obstructing traffic and a no-parking zone. Group III is $100 and includes a fire lane or zone, within 10 feet of a fire hydrant, and in a tow zone. Group IV is $150 and applies to a handicapped parking space or area without the official notice.

Section 218-1(E) adds a deadline. If the penalty for any violation is not paid within 21 days of the issuance of a parking ticket, the penalty doubles. The chapter prints fine amounts only. Chapter 219, Vehicles and Traffic, is a placeholder in the published code and says the city's vehicle and traffic legislation was under review and that municipal records should be consulted for provisions currently in effect. Seasonal and storm-time parking bans sit separately in Chapter 188, the Severe Weather Ordinance.