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Common Parking Laws


Timed or special day parking


Timed Parking or special day parking restrictions posted. We want to ensure parking is available for all those that wish to use it.

  Timed or special day parking

Crosswalks


Vehicles can’t be parked within 20 feet of a crosswalk. Crosswalks may be marked or un-marked

  Crosswalks

Parking Officers and You


* Committed * Positive * Resolve

  Parking Officers and You

Disabled Parking


Disabled parking requires a placard or disabled license plate. Parking in these stalls are only if the disabled person is with the vehicle.

  Disabled Parking

Parking the Correct Direction


Vehicles must be parked facing the driving direction

  Parking the Correct Direction

Mailboxes


Mailboxes cannot be blocked or restrict mail delivery

  Mailboxes

Our Parking Officers are People


Please do not swear, insult or interact with them inappropriately. You have the right to appeal your citation. If the parking officer is inappropriate, we urge you to report this to the police.

  Our Parking Officers are People

Blocking Sidewalkds


Full or partial blocking of sidewalks is not allowed, not even for loading or unloading

  Blocking Sidewalkds

How to Report a Parking Complaint


Call (406)582-2000 to report a parking complaint. Please provide: Location, vehicle license, description of vehicle, and the type of violation. We will assign report to our parking officer immediately.

  How to Report a Parking Complaint

Remember – unpaid parking tickets can have negative consequences:


* Increase after 7 days by $20 * Potential for court costs * Potential for your vehicle to be immobilized (booted) or towed

  Remember – unpaid parking tickets can have negative consequences:

Advertising Vehicles


Advertising vehicles for sale, or other advertising on a vehicle, is not allowed on public streets.

  Advertising Vehicles

Residential Zones


Residential zones around Bozeman High School and MSU require a permit by a resident, or use of a visitor’s pass when visiting a resident.

  Residential Zones

Abandoned Vehicles


Vehicles cannot be abandoned on city streets. A vehicle must be moved every 48 hours, or it may be ticketed and/or towed. Junk vehicles in particular can be hazardous, diminish property values and lead to vandalism.

  Abandoned Vehicles

Street Maintenance


Street Maintenance signs will be posted 24 hours in advance for occasional street cleaning or related maintenance. Please, keep vehicle off street for entire time signs are posted

  Street Maintenance

Fire Lanes


Fire Lanes are for fire trucks only. This includes load/unloading.

  Fire Lanes

Illegal Parking


If a vehicle is parked illegally, a citation may be issued even if; * The vehicle is occupied * The vehicle is running * The vehicle is on parked for a minute * The flashers are on

  Illegal Parking

No Parking Zones


No parking when signed, yellow zone exists, or 20 feet from any intersection.

  No Parking Zones

Curbs


Vehicles can’t be parked over 18 inches from curb or on the curb/boulevard

  Curbs
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