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Overnight Parking & Winter Bans in San Diego

Know when to move your vehicle, which streets require permits, and how towing is enforced during winter bans.

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San Diego overnight parking is permitted for standard passenger vehicles, but oversized, non-motorized, and RV vehicles may not park on public streets from 02:00-06:00 unless covered by a short-term permit under City Ordinance O-20382. Many coastal and park lots also post 02:00-06:00 closures. Towing is enforced for tow-away zones and other violations; typical fines run about $64.50-$117.50, and the City applies an impound cost recovery fee when towed. For RV exemptions, apply via the Temporary Overnight RV Permit. No winter parking ban applies. Tip: check for temporary tow-away signs during events or street sweeping and move before the posted start time to avoid tickets or towing.

Overnight parking

Allowed when no bans active

Typical overnight window: Passenger vehicles allowed unless posted; oversized or RV vehicles restricted 02:00-06:00 without permit.

Permit requirement

No permit required

Winter parking ban

Not listed

No seasonal ban recorded, but snow emergencies may trigger restrictions.

Towing enforced

Yes, towing enforced

Typical fines and enforcement

FY26 fee schedule lists citations around $64.50-$117.50 and a $115 tow impound cost recovery fee; other violation amounts vary.

FY26 fee schedule lists citations around $64.50-$117.50 and a $115 tow impound cost recovery fee; other violation amounts vary.

Always confirm the latest posted signage before leaving a vehicle overnight.

During snow emergencies the municipality advises: No snow emergency parking rules were published for the city; follow temporary tow-away postings during events or maintenance..

Parking details

Overnight window: Passenger vehicles allowed unless posted; oversized or RV vehicles restricted 02:00-06:00 without permit.

Winter ban months: Not listed

Snow emergency: No snow emergency parking rules were published for the city; follow temporary tow-away postings during events or maintenance.

Typical ticket amounts: FY26 fee schedule lists citations around $64.50-$117.50 and a $115 tow impound cost recovery fee; other violation amounts vary.

Official resources

Source: Ordinance O-20382 (Oversized, Non-Motorized and Recreational Vehicle Parking)

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Snow emergency template

Message to landlord or HOA

Hello property manager, The city has a winter parking ban from Not listed and restricts overnight parking No seasonal ban hours published. During snow emergencies, the city instructs drivers: No snow emergency parking rules were published for the city; follow temporary tow-away postings during events or maintenance.. Could you share a reminder with residents so we can avoid towing or tickets? Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/parking-rules/united-states/california/san-diego

Frequently asked questions

Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.

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