Neighborhood parking issues are among the most frequent complaints residents have in Garland, according to the city’s website.
Prior to 2019, the city treated all parking offenses like traffic tickets, which are Class C misdemeanors. The criminal fines for most parking violations were between $80 and $200, and disputing the ticket required attending a scheduled court hearing, the city said on its website.
Partially due to the severe penalties, few criminal parking tickets were issued over the years, according to the city.
In recent years, the city has rolled out new ordinances to address parking problems around town, which are now largely treated as civil offenses.
The development aims to help residents understand the city’s parking standards and help change behavior without breaking the bank, Garland spokesperson Dorothy White said.
Here’s what you need to know about parking in Garland.
Unpermitted parking locations
- Parking is not allowed on unimproved surfaces, sidewalks, within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, within 30 feet of an intersection control device, in an alley if the parked car interferes with the movement of traffic, in an intersection or within 20 feet of a crosswalk.
- Double parking and blocking driveways are also not permitted.
- Parking certain oversized and commercial vehicles in residential areas is not permitted.
- Parking unregistered vehicles is prohibited. The new ordinance, which was passed by city council in May 2021, is intended to discourage residents...
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