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Overnight Parking & Winter Bans in Memphis

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

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Memphis overnight parking is generally allowed with no fixed curfew. Always obey block signage, meters, and event restrictions. While there is no standing winter ban, follow the City's snow and ice operations plan and keep priority routes clear to avoid towing. See the snow & ice clearing map and report parking issues through Memphis 311.

Overnight parking

Allowed when no bans active

Typical overnight window: No citywide overnight curfew; obey posted signs, meters, and temporary restrictions.

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

Citation amounts vary by violation under Chapter 11-40; the City does not publish a consolidated schedule online.

Citation amounts vary by violation under Chapter 11-40; the City does not publish a consolidated schedule online.

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

During snow emergencies the municipality advises: There is no seasonal ban, but during winter treatment keep travel lanes and signed priority routes clear. Vehicles obstructing operations may be ticketed or towed under Chapter 11-40..

Parking details

Overnight window: No citywide overnight curfew; obey posted signs, meters, and temporary restrictions.

Winter ban months: No standing winter parking ban; follow the City's snow and ice guidance when operations are announced.

Snow emergency: There is no seasonal ban, but during winter treatment keep travel lanes and signed priority routes clear. Vehicles obstructing operations may be ticketed or towed under Chapter 11-40.

Typical ticket amounts: Citation amounts vary by violation under Chapter 11-40; the City does not publish a consolidated schedule online.

Official resources

Source: Memphis Code of Ordinances — Chapter 11-40: Stopping, Standing and Parking

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Snow emergency template

Message to landlord or HOA

Hello property manager, The city has a winter parking ban from No standing winter parking ban; follow the City's snow and ice guidance when operations are announced. and restricts overnight parking Not applicable; observe temporary postings when snow and ice operations are underway.. During snow emergencies, the city instructs drivers: There is no seasonal ban, but during winter treatment keep travel lanes and signed priority routes clear. Vehicles obstructing operations may be ticketed or towed under Chapter 11-40.. Could you share a reminder with residents so we can avoid towing or tickets? Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/parking-rules/united-states/tennessee/memphis

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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