{"id":3333,"date":"2025-02-15T06:14:09","date_gmt":"2025-02-15T14:14:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spotangels.com\/blog\/?p=3333"},"modified":"2025-03-13T13:48:52","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T20:48:52","slug":"complete-guide-to-la-street-parking-rules-and-tickets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spotangels.com\/blog\/complete-guide-to-la-street-parking-rules-and-tickets\/","title":{"rendered":"The Complete Guide to LA Street Parking Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Los Angeles is a sprawling city with poorly connected public transportation. Drivers are used to spending their money on sky-high parking fees and tickets, especially downtown. It turns out that Los Angeles was the highest paying city for parking-related expenses last year, with L.A. city tickets amounting to an average of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$5,000 per person! Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about parking to avoid those expensive tickets. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Street Parking in L.A. City and Downtown L.A.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parking in residential neighborhoods without a permit and on streets during street cleaning hours often ends in a parking citation. Most of the city\u2019s parking tickets are issued during street cleaning hours. To learn more about L.A. street cleaning,&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotangels.com\/blog\/los-angeles-street-cleaning-holidays-and-rules\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">read this street cleaning guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drivers who receive five or more parking tickets may even get a \u201cBoot of Despair\u201d placed on their wheels, which prevents them from driving any further until the parking ticket is fully paid. Call <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">855-288-2642 to resolve any issues due to parking boots. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find the most commonly issued parking tickets in LA below<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><b>Ticket Type <\/b><\/td><td><b>Fee <\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DISABLED PARKING<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$363<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PARKING IN SNOW REMOVAL AREAS<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$63<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PARKING NEAR EMERGENCY VEHICLE<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$63<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WRONG SIDE\/NOT PARALLEL \u2013 OVER 18\u2033 FROM CURB<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$63<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PARKING ON LEFT SIDE OF ROADWAY<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$58<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OVERNIGHT PARKING WITHOUT PERMIT<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$68<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PASSENGER ZONE (WHITE)<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$58<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LOADING ZONE (YELLOW)<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$58<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SHORT TIME LIMIT ZONE (GREEN)<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$58<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NO STOPPING ZONE (RED)<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$93<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PARKING PROHIBITED\/STREET CLEANING<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$73<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PARKING TIME LIMITS<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$58<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OVERTIME USE OF METER SPACE<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$63<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to Do When Your Car Gets Towed<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before towing you, officials must give you notice, which is usually done by leaving a citation and warning on your car. If you\u2019ve missed that notice and your car is towed, here\u2019s what do:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Illegally Parked Tows:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If your car got towed because of a parking violation, call the Official Police Garage in that specific area. You can find a list of districts and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wwww.opgla.com\/\" class=\"broken_link\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact information online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Expect to pay a fee of $115 to release the car, plus additional costs depending on how many days it\u2019s been stored. <\/span><\/b><\/li><li><b>Unpaid Parking Tickets:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> For towed cars with unpaid parking tickets, you have to visit the Public Service Center in person. Find your location <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/prodpci.etimspayments.com\/pbw\/include\/laopm\/service.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/b><\/li><li><b>Towed Car For No Evidence of Registration: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your car got towed because of expired registration, you have to visit the Public Service Center. Bring proof of evidence, ID, and credit card.<\/span><\/b><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parking Signs in Los Angeles<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep an extra eye out for the most common parking signs in LA, which could help you save a pretty penny on parking tickets. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"156\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spotangels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screen-Shot-2018-12-02-at-7.05.03-PM.png\" alt=\"spot angels la street cleaning sign\" class=\"wp-image-3334\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Street Cleaning: &nbsp;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This sign is common all over LA neighborhoods, which lets you know which days and hours you\u2019re not allowed to park due to street cleaning. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"145\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spotangels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screen-Shot-2018-12-02-at-7.05.50-PM.png\" alt=\"LA 2 hour parking limit sign spot angels\" class=\"wp-image-3335\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Limited Parking Hours:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This sign tells you how many hours you can park before you have to find a different spot. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"178\" height=\"171\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spotangels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screen-Shot-2018-12-02-at-7.06.34-PM.png\" alt=\"Two hour parking sign LA Spot Angels\" class=\"wp-image-3336\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Temporary No Parking:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sometimes you may run into this kind of sign, which means either construction is ongoing, or a special event is in progress. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"137\" height=\"257\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spotangels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screen-Shot-2018-12-02-at-7.07.58-PM.png\" alt=\"handicapped parking la spot angels\" class=\"wp-image-3337\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Handicapped Parking:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Many parking lots and streets assign a few designated spots to people with disabilities. Without a permit, you\u2019re not allowed to park here. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"189\" height=\"158\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spotangels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screen-Shot-2018-12-02-at-7.08.31-PM.png\" alt=\"los angeles residential parking sign spot angels\" class=\"wp-image-3338\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Residential Parking Permit Required: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need a residential parking permit to park in most In residential neighborhoods. If you just moved to a new neighborhood, you can purchase a permit online. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where do I find free or cheap parking? <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though the parking competition is LA is tough, there are certain streets with free parking. The busier the street, the more likely you\u2019ll have to pay the meter. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On Washington Boulevard in Culver City, you get to enjoy free parking on both sides of the streets all day long. If you\u2019re just looking for short-term free parking in Downtown LA, even some popular tourist attractions may be your best bet. Beverly Hills Parking Facility, Beverly South Parking Structure, Santa Monica Pa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rking Structure 8, and Robertson Public Parking Lot 703 near the Groove are just a few structures that offer one till two-hour free parking. Keep in mind that during hockey season, parking near the Staples Center is nearly impossible. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"939\" height=\"542\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spotangels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screen-Shot-2018-12-02-at-7.10.39-PM.png\" alt=\"downtown los angeles parking map spot angels\" class=\"wp-image-3339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.spotangels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screen-Shot-2018-12-02-at-7.10.39-PM.png 939w, https:\/\/www.spotangels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screen-Shot-2018-12-02-at-7.10.39-PM-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/www.spotangels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screen-Shot-2018-12-02-at-7.10.39-PM-768x443.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 939px) 100vw, 939px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"amp-wp-inline-2f0158eb062d1ac553a7edcb8a744628 wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotangels.com\/los-angeles-parking\"><button class=\"button button-blog\">Find Out How Much Street Parking Costs Near You<\/button><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are plenty of parking options in Los Angeles, whether you prefer free street parking, or paid spots such as metered, or parking garage. The easiest way to find free parking is by downloading a parking app to find availability in real time.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need to find overnight parking in Los Angeles?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need to park overnight in a congested area, make sure you know when parking meters begin again the next morning. For overnight parking, you can also check this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotangels.com\/los-angeles\/los-angeles-overnight-parking\">overnight parking<\/a> map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parking Near LA Live and the Los Angeles Convention Center <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotangels.com\/los-angeles\/los-angeles-convention-center-parking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spotangels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screen-Shot-2018-12-02-at-7.17.26-PM.png\" alt=\"la live los angeles parking spot angels\" width=\"945\" height=\"514\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3342 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.spotangels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screen-Shot-2018-12-02-at-7.17.26-PM.png 945w, https:\/\/www.spotangels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screen-Shot-2018-12-02-at-7.17.26-PM-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/www.spotangels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screen-Shot-2018-12-02-at-7.17.26-PM-768x418.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heading out for a night at Regal Cinemas or one of the shops near LA Live? There is limited street parking, but it\u2019s worth checking the rates on the app. If you\u2019re okay with walking a few minutes to your destination, find parking on 11th St. or West Olympic Blvd. Click this map to see parking rates for LA Live in real time. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parking Near Chinatown <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotangels.com\/los-angeles\/chinatown-parking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spotangels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screen-Shot-2018-12-02-at-7.15.20-PM.png\" alt=\"Chinatown Los Angeles Parking Spot Angels\" width=\"656\" height=\"397\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3341 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.spotangels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screen-Shot-2018-12-02-at-7.15.20-PM.png 656w, https:\/\/www.spotangels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screen-Shot-2018-12-02-at-7.15.20-PM-300x182.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 656px) 100vw, 656px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re planning a trip to LA\u2019s Chinatown neighborhood, you\u2019ll be happy to know that street parking is plentiful and costs between $1-4 depending on the time of day. Click this map to learn more and find out how much parking costs near your destination. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parking Near Smorgasburg <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotangels.com\/los-angeles\/smorgasburg-parking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spotangels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screen-Shot-2018-12-02-at-7.18.26-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"857\" height=\"519\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3343 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.spotangels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screen-Shot-2018-12-02-at-7.18.26-PM.png 857w, https:\/\/www.spotangels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screen-Shot-2018-12-02-at-7.18.26-PM-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/www.spotangels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screen-Shot-2018-12-02-at-7.18.26-PM-768x465.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 857px) 100vw, 857px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smorgasburg, a weekly open-air market located on the five-acre site of the weekday Alameda Produce Market in Downtown Los Angeles, offers tons of free parking. If parking is looking scarce, try the 4,000 car parking garage nearby. Click the map to see more details. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much does metered parking cost? <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll find over 40,000 metered parking spaces throughout the LA area. Pay for your chosen spot at the meter or with the city\u2019s parking app. Rates range between <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$0.50\/hour to $4\/hour, depending on where you park.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residential Parking Permits&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to park right outside the house you can purchase a residential permit for a monthly fee between $33 to $55 depending on the area. However, you still need to move your car every 72 hours (three days). Otherwise, your car will get ticketed and towed.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parking near the Airport<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since so many people drive in LA, there are plenty of parking options near LAX. Find both short term and long term parking structures from as low as $3 hourly rates to a maximum of $30\/day. &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Los Angeles Parking Holidays<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parking regulations are suspended on major national holidays unless the parking sign reads \u201cHoliday Enforcement.\u201d When holidays occur on a Saturday, parking restrictions aren\u2019t enforced the Friday before. And when holidays occur on a Sunday, parking enforcement is suspended the Monday after! The list of holidays that make street parking free are listed at the bottom of this page.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Street Cleaning Information <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the parking signs to find out what days and hours you should plan to find parking somewhere else. Even if the street sweeper passes, you still have to wait out the hours stated on the parking sign to avoid a $75 parking ticket. Plan ahead by checking out this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotangels.com\/blog\/los-angeles-street-cleaning-holidays-and-rules\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">comprehensive street cleaning guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which includes information about street cleaning holidays and rules.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"509\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spotangels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/image.png\" alt=\"spot angels app display \" class=\"wp-image-3346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.spotangels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/image.png 509w, https:\/\/www.spotangels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/image-149x300.png 149w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 509px) 100vw, 509px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"amp-wp-inline-2f0158eb062d1ac553a7edcb8a744628 wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotangels.com\/los-angeles-parking\"><button class=\"button button-blog\">Find An LA Parking Spot Nearby<\/button><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<table><thead><tr><tr><td>Start Date<\/td><td>Parking Holiday<\/td><td>End Date<\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>2026-01-01<\/td><td>New Year's Day<\/td><td>2026-01-01<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2026-01-19<\/td><td>Martin Luther King, Jr. Day<\/td><td>2026-01-19<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2026-02-16<\/td><td>Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day)<\/td><td>2026-02-16<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2026-03-31<\/td><td>Cesar Chavez Day<\/td><td>2026-03-31<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2026-05-25<\/td><td>Memorial Day<\/td><td>2026-05-25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2026-07-03<\/td><td>Independence Day<\/td><td>2026-07-04<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2026-09-07<\/td><td>Labor Day<\/td><td>2026-09-07<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2026-10-12<\/td><td>Indigenous Peoples Day<\/td><td>2026-10-12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2026-11-11<\/td><td>Veterans day<\/td><td>2026-11-11<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2026-11-26<\/td><td>Thanksgiving Day<\/td><td>2026-11-26<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2026-11-27<\/td><td>Day after Thanksgiving<\/td><td>2026-11-27<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2026-12-25<\/td><td>Christmas Day<\/td><td>2026-12-25<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Los Angeles is a sprawling city with poorly connected public transportation. 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