How long in MS can someone legally park in front of your house? Here’s what the law says
As family and friends travel to gather for the holidays season, it’s possible to see some extra cars parked on your neighborhood streets.
But it’s important for visitors and hosts to know laws for parking and driving in Mississippi — including how long it’s legal to park in front of someone else’s home — to avoid any unexpected parking tickets.
So where can a person not park in Mississippi? And is there a statewide time limit on leaving your car parked on a neighborhood street?
Here’s what Mississippi law says.
Where is it illegal to park a car in Mississippi?
According to Mississippi law, drivers should not park a vehicle in any of these spots:
- On a sidewalk
- In front of a public or private driveway
- Within an intersection
- Within 10 feet of a fire hydrant
- On a crosswalk
- Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection
- Within 30 feet of a traffic control sign at the side of a roadway
- Between a safety zone and a curb
- Within 15 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing
- Within 20 feet of the driveway entrance to a fire station or on the side of a street opposite to a fire station entrance
- Alongside or opposite any street excavation when it obstructs traffic
- On any bridge or in a highway tunnel
- At any place where official signs prohibit stopping
How long can a car stay parked in front of a house in MS?
As long as the parked car isn’t in any of the spots mentioned above, there isn’t a statewide law as to how long a vehicle can stay in front of someone’s home. However, it’s important to check local regulations as certain cities, towns and neighborhoods may have specific restrictions.
It’s also crucial to remember that it is legal for private property owners to authorize towing of a car on their land, even if it’s not theirs, according to Mississippi law.
How much do parking tickets cost in Mississippi?
The cost of parking tickets differs depending on what the offense is and where it was made.
