Winston-Salem street parking is free in residential areas with 72-hour maximum stays. Downtown has metered parking with enforcement 8 AM to 6 PM Monday through Friday. No parking against traffic flow or within 15 feet of fire hydrants per NCGS 20-162.
Winston-Salem City Code Chapter 74 regulates street parking. Vehicles may not remain parked on any public street for more than 72 consecutive hours without being moved, or they may be tagged and towed as abandoned. Downtown metered zones are enforced weekdays 8 AM to 6 PM with rates typically 1 dollar per hour; meters are free evenings, weekends, and holidays. State law (NCGS 20-162) prohibits parking within 15 feet of fire hydrants, 25 feet of intersections, in front of driveways, on sidewalks, or against the direction of traffic. Residential permit parking districts exist near Wake Forest University and downtown where non-resident vehicles are restricted during posted hours. Snow emergencies trigger temporary parking bans on designated snow routes.
Expired meter: 10 to 15 dollars. Fire hydrant: 50 to 100 dollars. Against traffic: 25 dollars. Abandoned vehicle: towing plus storage fees.
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