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Overnight Parking & Winter Bans in Richmond

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

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Richmond overnight parking is allowed on most streets, but watch for neighborhood restricted parking districts that require decals. During storms, the Richmond winter parking ban applies only to posted Snow Emergency Routes—move before the signed hours to avoid towing, and review the City's Snow Removal page for details. Meter tickets start at $30 and many no-parking violations are $50, with late fees that can double the fine.

Overnight parking

Allowed when no bans active

Typical overnight window: Allowed unless local signs or parking district rules set limits.

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

$30-$50 common citations before late penalties; see City announcements for the full schedule.

Meter violations $30; most prohibited-zone violations $50 with $10 late fees at 15 and 30 days until the fine doubles.

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

During snow emergencies the municipality advises: When the City declares a snow emergency, parking is illegal on posted Snow Emergency Routes during the signed hours and vehicles may be ticketed and towed..

Parking details

Overnight window: Allowed unless local signs or parking district rules set limits.

Winter ban months: No standing seasonal window; restrictions activate when snow emergencies are declared.

Snow emergency: When the City declares a snow emergency, parking is illegal on posted Snow Emergency Routes during the signed hours and vehicles may be ticketed and towed.

Typical ticket amounts: Meter violations $30; most prohibited-zone violations $50 with $10 late fees at 15 and 30 days until the fine doubles.

Official resources

Source: Snow Removal | Richmond

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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 seasonal window; restrictions activate when snow emergencies are declared. and restricts overnight parking Follow posted hours on Snow Emergency Route signs during declared storms.. During snow emergencies, the city instructs drivers: When the City declares a snow emergency, parking is illegal on posted Snow Emergency Routes during the signed hours and vehicles may be ticketed and towed.. Could you share a reminder with residents so we can avoid towing or tickets? Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/parking-rules/united-states/virginia/richmond

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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