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Overnight Parking & Winter Bans in San Antonio

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

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San Antonio overnight parking is allowed on most streets, but the City prohibits leaving an unused vehicle on a public street for more than 24 hours (see San Antonio Code Section 19-169). There is no standing winter parking ban, but temporary restrictions may be posted during severe weather or events; always follow signs. Towing is enforced by SAPD, and impounded vehicles are processed at the Growdon Road facility (SAPD Impounded Vehicles). Residential or special zones may require permits; check block signage and city guidance through SAPark. To report violations or blocked driveways, submit a request via 311 Illegal Parking. Tip: if you park on-street near home, move the car daily to avoid a 24-hour storage citation and potential tow.

Overnight parking

Allowed when no bans active

Typical overnight window: Allowed unless posted; move vehicles within 24 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

Citation amounts vary by violation; 24-hour storage, tow-away, and posted restrictions are enforced under San Antonio Code Section 19-169 and related ordinances.

Citation amounts vary by violation; 24-hour storage, tow-away, and posted restrictions are enforced under San Antonio Code Section 19-169 and related ordinances.

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

During snow emergencies the municipality advises: No formal snow emergency parking rules were published as of the last review..

Parking details

Overnight window: Allowed unless posted; move vehicles within 24 hours to avoid storage violations.

Winter ban months: Not listed

Snow emergency: No formal snow emergency parking rules were published as of the last review.

Typical ticket amounts: Citation amounts vary by violation; 24-hour storage, tow-away, and posted restrictions are enforced under San Antonio Code Section 19-169 and related ordinances.

Official resources

Source: Section 19-169: Parking for certain purposes prohibited | San Antonio Code

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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 formal snow emergency parking rules were published as of the last review.. Could you share a reminder with residents so we can avoid towing or tickets? Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/parking-rules/united-states/texas/san-antonio

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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