Meters and disabled placards
Do I have to pay the meter with a disabled placard?
We could not confirm a statewide rule from an official source we could open. Meter payment for placard holders is set by cities and counties, so check local rules or posted signs.
Not confirmed: check local rulesVaries by city: yesVerified Nov 12, 2026
Disabled parking placards
Who can get a disabled parking placard, and are other states' placards honored?
Georgia residents with a qualifying permanent or temporary disability can apply at their County Tag Office with a form signed by a licensed health provider. We could not confirm from an official page whether other states' placards are honored.
- Permanent placards are blue, free, and replaced every four years.
- Temporary placards are red, valid up to 180 days, and free.
- Qualifying conditions include not being able to walk 200 feet without resting, needing an assistive device to walk, and certain lung, heart and vision conditions.
- You do not have to own a vehicle to get a placard.
Partly confirmedVaries by city: noVerified Nov 12, 2026
What the source says
“Is so limited in mobility that they cannot walk 200 feet without stopping to rest” (Georgia Department of Revenue - Disabled Person's License Plates and Parking Permits)
“A temporarily disabled person is a person with temporary limitations from a surgery or an accident.” (Georgia Department of Revenue - Disabled Person's License Plates and Parking Permits)
Time limits and overtime
How long can I stay in a time-limited space, and what happens if I overstay?
We could not find a statewide time limit; cities set them. Example city: Athens-Clarke County's parking page says its metered spaces allow a maximum of two hours between 8 AM and 6 PM.
- This describes Athens-Clarke County only, not a Georgia state rule.
- The same page says you may buy additional time after 6 PM.
- Check the meter or sign for the limit where you park.
Partly confirmedVaries by city: yesVerified Nov 12, 2026
What the source says
“Metered spaces allow a maximum of two hours” (Example city: Athens-Clarke County - Parking Decks & Parking)
Snow emergencies and street cleaning
When do I have to move my car for snow or street cleaning?
We could not find a statewide rule; cities set them. Example city: Savannah posts signs on every street showing prohibited parking times for street sweeping, and it does not waive sweeping tickets on a first offense.
- This describes Savannah only, not a Georgia state rule.
- The city says it is the driver's responsibility to move the vehicle during sweeping hours.
- Savannah publishes a street sweeping schedule by street; check it and the signs on your block.
Partly confirmedVaries by city: yesVerified Nov 12, 2026
What the source says
“There are multiple signs posted on every street that indicate prohibited parking times.” (Example city: Savannah - FAQs, Street Sweeping)
Overnight parking and permits
Can I park on the street overnight?
We could not find a statewide rule; cities set them. Example city: Athens-Clarke County sells residential parking passes for streets approved for permit parking. Its page does not state overnight hours.
- This describes Athens-Clarke County only, not a Georgia state rule.
- The page says residents may get up to two passes if none were issued earlier in the year for the address.
- Check posted signs on your street for the hours that apply.
Partly confirmedVaries by city: yesVerified Nov 12, 2026
What the source says
“for streets that are currently approved for permit parking” (Example city: Athens-Clarke County - Residential Parking Program)
Towing and fines
What can I be fined or towed for, and how do I get my car back?
Parking fines are set locally. For private-property tows without the owner's consent, the 2024 state tariff caps removal at $228 (vehicles 10,000 lbs or less) and storage at $33 a day, with no storage charge for the first 24 hours.
- The tariff applies to towing from private property without the owner's consent; a city may require lower maximum rates.
- A fee may also be charged for after-hours release, up to a stated cap in the tariff.
- Check the current tariff at the Department of Public Safety, as rates may have changed since 2024.
Partly confirmedVaries by city: yesVerified Nov 12, 2026
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