Overnight Parking Ban

When is the Overnight Parking Ban?

The Overnight Parking Ban is a year ‘round ban. During the Overnight Parking Ban, vehicles may not be parked on any town road or parking lot in the downtown area that is properly posted, “No Parking - 1am to 6am. 

Where can’t I park during the Overnight Parking Ban?

The Overnight Parking Ban is a year ‘round ban. During the Overnight Parking Ban, vehicles may not be parked on any town road or parking lot in the downtown area that is properly posted, “No Parking - 1am to 6am. 

I was working for a downtown business after 1:00 AM. Why did I get a ticket?

The Overnight Parking Ban is a year ‘round ban. During the Overnight Parking Ban, vehicles may not be parked on any town road or parking lot in the downtown area that is properly posted, “No Parking - 1am to 6am. 

I’ve parked there before and didn’t get a ticket. Why this time?

During the evening and overnight hours, parking enforcement is the responsibility of the Durham Police Department’s Patrol Division. Calls for service and other police activity often prevents officers from ticketing illegally parked cars. If you haven’t gotten a ticket in the past; you’ve just been lucky.