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Overnight Parking & Winter Bans in San Jose

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

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San Jose overnight parking is allowed on most streets - there is no blanket curfew - but some corridors post nighttime restrictions (for example, 22:00-06:00). The 72-hour storage rule is enforced, and Residential Permit Parking blocks require a permit. See the City's parking regulations and the official parking penalty schedule for fine amounts (such as $45 expired meter, $75 RPP required, $410 disabled space). Towing is enforced, including in temporary tow-away zones used for street cleaning and oversized or lived-in vehicle enforcement. No winter parking ban applies. Tip: in posted night restriction blocks or temporary tow-away areas, move your vehicle before the start time to avoid citation or tow.

Overnight parking

Allowed when no bans active

Typical overnight window: Allowed unless posted; move vehicles within 72 hours to avoid storage violations.

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

Resolution RES2024-264 lists typical fines such as $45 for meter and posted-hour violations, $75 for Residential Permit Parking, $85 for 72-hour storage, and $410 for disabled space violations.

Resolution RES2024-264 lists typical fines such as $45 for meter and posted-hour violations, $75 for Residential Permit Parking, $85 for 72-hour storage, and $410 for disabled space violations.

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

During snow emergencies the municipality advises: No snow emergency parking rules were published; follow temporary tow-away notices during storms or maintenance..

Parking details

Overnight window: Allowed unless posted; move vehicles within 72 hours to avoid storage violations.

Winter ban months: Not listed

Snow emergency: No snow emergency parking rules were published; follow temporary tow-away notices during storms or maintenance.

Typical ticket amounts: Resolution RES2024-264 lists typical fines such as $45 for meter and posted-hour violations, $75 for Residential Permit Parking, $85 for 72-hour storage, and $410 for disabled space violations.

Official resources

Source: Parking Regulations | City of San Jose

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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; follow temporary tow-away notices during storms 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-jose

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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