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Curb markings Parking is prohibited. Restricted parking for loading and unloading, or other posted restrictions. Restricted parking for passenger loading or disabled parking. Impounds Some parking violations result in an immediate impound while other violations are impounded after 72 hours. Contact Parking Enforcement for more information. Questions? For information on infractions, fines and appeals: Everett Municipal Court [PHONE REDACTED] For information on vehicles parked on private property (abandoned): Everett Code Enforcement [PHONE REDACTED] For information on vehicles parked on City of Everett streets: Parking Enforcement Unit [PHONE REDACTED] Hours Parking Enforcement Unit Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. (generally; shifts may vary for special events, parades, etc.) CITY OF EVERETT General parking rules Parking Enforcement Unit [PHONE REDACTED] I everettwa.gov RED CURB YELLOW CURB WHITE CURB Rev: 12-19 ---PAGE BREAK--- Parking law overview This overview is not inclusive of all parking laws. See the Everett Municipal Code (EMC 46.28— Parking) for the laws that govern parking within the city: everettwa.gov/code Proper parking • In accordance with regulating signs, curb and street markings. • In the same direction as traffic flow. All parking is parallel unless posted or marked. • Front-to-curb (face in) when angle parking unless directed by signs. • Within 12-inches of a curb or edge of the roadway. Improper parking • Where regulating signs, curb or street markings prohibit. • Longer than permitted by posted signs. • In alleys (paved/gravel areas do not always define the right of way). • Vehicle with expired registration, license tabs or improperly displayed license plates. • Parked longer than 72 continuous hours are considered abandoned and may be cited and/or impounded. • Reparking anywhere within the central business district is unlawful, except for the purpose of immediate shopping or for securing services. • Reparked within the same block, without moving through or across a street intersection, shall be deemed continuously parked. • On or within 20 feet of a crosswalk (marked or unmarked), unless permitted by signs or street markings. • Blocking or within 5 feet of a driveway, alley entrance or cross street. • Within 30 feet of a stop sign unless permitted by signs or street markings. • In a fire lane or within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. • Vehicles parked for sale. “For sale” signs are prohibited. • For the primary purpose of washing, greasing or repairing. • Inoperable vehicles on any city street, alley or right of way. • In a marked disabled parking space without a valid disabled placard or license plate. Disabled individual must be using vehicle. • A motor home in a residential area for more than 24 hours. • Vehicles in residential areas that exceed 16,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, or over 20 feet long, or over 8 feet wide. • Semitrucks in residential zones or detached trailers on any city street. • On sidewalks or planting strips. • Blocking or hindering access to a mail receptacle. Radar trailer If you have noticed a high level of speeding in your area, you can request a radar trailer to be set up. Contact the Sector Administrative Sergeant at: North precinct [PHONE REDACTED] South precinct [PHONE REDACTED] How to report abandoned vehicles Contact the Parking Enforcement Unit at [PHONE REDACTED]. They will need the following information: • Location • License plate number • Vehicle description (make, model, color) • Characteristics (flat tire, missing parts)