Parking Regulations
72-hour rule
Seattle does not allow a vehicle to be parked on a city street for longer than 72 hours
Angled Parking
Indicates where vehicles park at an angle to the curb, either head-in or back-in
Carshare Zones
Some parking spaces are designated for car sharing vehicles. A specific operator is permitted to use each marked space. [...]
Curb Colors
Explanations for the meanings of different colored curbs
Curb Use Priorities
Flex Zone/Curb Use Priorities in Seattle
Disabled Parking
How to use a disabled parking permit or request a disabled parking sign in Seattle
Driveway Markings
No parking in front of or within 5 feet of the edge of a driveway or alley
Food Truck Zones
Signs indicate the days/times when only permitted food trucks are allowed, others may be ticketed or impounded
Load Zones
Load zones provide areas solely for loading and unloading people and goods
Motorcycle & Scooter Parking
Motorcycles must obey posted regulations on the block where they park, even in designated spaces
No Parking or No Stops
Signs indicate an area where parking or stopping is not allowed, sometimes by time of day, or in advance of a stop sign [...]
Paid Parking Signs
Signs indicate payment required with maximum time and payment hours posted
Parking Enforcement
SPD is responsible for patrolling the entire city limits and enforcing all parking regulations and parking violations on [...]
Parking Tickets
Payment options and information on parking tickets
Peak Parking Restrictions
Signs indicate times when parking or stopping are not allowed during morning and afternoon commute times
Shuttle Bus Loading Permits
A shuttle bus zone is designated with a specific sign and white paint on the curb.
Taxi Zone
Sign indicates a space to be used only by taxis
Temporary No Parking Zones
Temporary No Parking Zones are set up to restrict regular parking and provide curb space for purposes such as [...]
Time Limited Parking Signs
Shows the maximum amount of time allowed to park in an area
Tow Away Zones
Signs indicate that no parking or stopping, even temporarily, is allowed, and vehicles are subject to immediate removal [...]