Parking concerns affect everyone and an illegally parked vehicle can snarl
bus traffic, cause accidents, and pose a safety risk to children.
Because of these risks, the Seattle Police will ticket and/or impound for these offenses.

You can report parking violations by calling SPD's non-emergency line at 625-5011.

When a parking violation is noticed, the police need the following information in order to respond:

1: Nature of the violation
2: Location
3: Vehicle Description
4: License Plate Number

 

Parking Infractions- Common to Residential Neighborhoods:

Crosswalks- illegal and impoundable whether marked or not 11.72.080. It is also illegal to park within 20 feet of a crosswalk 11.72.090.

Sidewalks- illegal and impoundable to park on or across (paved or unpaved) 11.73.310-.320

Driveways- illegal and impoundable (if driveway is usable). It is also illegal to park within 5 feet 11.72.110.

Planting Strips- illegal (impoundable if a traffic hazard) 11.73.360.

Parked Over 72 Hours- illegal and impoundable after 72 hours of being parked without moving the vehicle off the block 11.72.440.

Moving A Vehicle Within Block- it is illegal and impoundable to move a vehicle within a block to avoid time limitations 11.72.240.

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