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Overnight Parking & Winter Bans in New Orleans

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

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New Orleans overnight parking is generally allowed where signs permit - there is no citywide overnight ban. Metered spaces operate 08:00-19:00 Mon-Sat (free Sundays and holidays). Check Residential Parking Permit blocks and temporary event closures. See the City's Find Parking Rules for details. Common fines include $40 for hydrants or crosswalks, $75 in RPP zones, $30 for meter non-payment, and $500 for unauthorized use of a handicap space; tows start at $161.25 with $19/day storage - confirm at Find My Towed Vehicle. Tip: avoid parking on neutral ground or along parade routes when restrictions are posted to prevent a tow.

Overnight parking

Allowed when no bans active

Typical overnight window: Follow posted signs; meters typically run 08:00-19:00 Mon-Sat.

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

Typical citations: $40 (hydrants, crosswalks, etc.); $75 (Residential Parking Permit zone violation); $30 (meter non-payment); $500 (handicapped zone). Tow fee starts at $161.25; storage $19 per day (max $500).

Typical citations: $40 (hydrants, crosswalks, etc.); $75 (Residential Parking Permit zone violation); $30 (meter non-payment); $500 (handicapped zone). Tow fee starts at $161.25; storage $19 per day (max $500).

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

During snow emergencies the municipality advises: No snow emergency parking program; check for temporary tow-away postings during events or weather..

Parking details

Overnight window: Follow posted signs; meters typically run 08:00-19:00 Mon-Sat.

Winter ban months: Not listed

Snow emergency: No snow emergency parking program; check for temporary tow-away postings during events or weather.

Typical ticket amounts: Typical citations: $40 (hydrants, crosswalks, etc.); $75 (Residential Parking Permit zone violation); $30 (meter non-payment); $500 (handicapped zone). Tow fee starts at $161.25; storage $19 per day (max $500).

Official resources

Source: Find Parking Rules - City of New Orleans

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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 program; check for temporary tow-away postings during events or weather.. Could you share a reminder with residents so we can avoid towing or tickets? Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/parking-rules/united-states/louisiana/new-orleans

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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