How to Avoid Parking Tickets in Framingham
Park on the even-numbered side of the street in even years and the odd-numbered side in odd years. Framingham enforces this rule all year long, from January 1 to December 31. Signs at your spot always override the odd-even rule. Fines run from $25 to $300.
Your 2023 Tesla Model 3 counts as a passenger car. Standard rules apply to it. New commercial vehicle bans started September 1, 2024. They block street parking for trucks from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday to Saturday and all day Sunday. Your Model 3 skips these bans.
Snow emergencies add bans on marked Snow Emergency Routes. You risk a ticket or tow even if you pick the right side. Many streets near downtown, Framingham State University, Framingham Centre, and Framingham High School limit parking to 3 hours. Some streets ban parking from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Check signs on your block. Resident parking stickers cost $25 per vehicle for the year. You need proof of a Framingham address to buy one.
Common Rules at a Glance
| Rule | What to Do | Where It Applies |
|---|---|---|
| Odd or even side by year | Even side in even years, odd side in odd years | Citywide unless signs say otherwise |
| Snow emergency | Move off Snow Emergency Routes to legal spots | Streets with red and white signs |
| 3-hour parking | Move your car every 3 hours | Downtown, near Framingham State University, Framingham Centre, Framingham High School |
| 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. bans | Stay away during those hours | Signed streets |
| Resident sticker | Buy and show $25 sticker per vehicle | Signed resident-only zones |
Steps to Stay Ticket-Free
- Read the sign at your spot. Check for time limits, side rules, and bans.
- Note the year. Park even side in 2026. It flips every January 1.
- Watch snow alerts. Sign up for city text alerts or check news. Clear Snow Emergency Routes fast.
- Use timers in 3-hour zones. Move before time runs out.
- Skip streets with 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. bans.
- Keep clear of driveways, crosswalks, and hydrants. Stay in marked lines.
- Pay tickets fast if you get one. Late fees pile up quick.
Sidekick lets you log parking spots and set reminders for rules. Your Model 3 stays safe from tickets and tows.