Blue Curb Parking Zones in San Diego Explained

Posted in 2023 in Downtown San Diego

Blue Curb in San Diego You’re my boy, Blue! But can you park at a blue painted curb in the city of San Diego?

Here are the rules and which zones you can and can’t park so you don’t get a parking ticket:

Blue Curb

Curbs painted blue indicate a parking zone for what San Diego calls “Disabled Person Parking” (or people driving disabled persons) only. Your car must have the placard displayed to park in a blue curb.

Everyone else is not allowed to park at blue curb spaces. Not at night, on Sundays or holidays.

San Diego Painted Curb Colors Quick Guide

When are the laws for …

Blue Painted Curb Parking – Almost never
Green Painted Curb Parking – Sometimes
White Painted Curb Parking – Loading only
Yellow Painted Curb Parking – It’s complicated
Red Painted Curb Parking – No

Read more in our guide to parking downtown near Petco Park. Here are some suggestions of the top things to do in San Diego. Report illegal parking in San Diego by calling (619) 531-2000.

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