Chief's Community Update - April 6, 2025

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The East Palo Alto Police Department remains committed to maintaining safe and accessible streets through consistent parking enforcement. In March 2025, officers issued a total of 1,882 parking citations, reflecting an increase from 1,447 citations in February. Notable citation categories for March include:

Street Sweeping Violations: 538 (up from 457 in February)

Expired Registration: 385 (up from 298)

Failure to Obey Posted Signs: 196 (up from 136)

Parking in No Parking Zones: 154 (down from 173)

Parking Along Red Curbs: 191 (up from 137)

These figures illustrate a steady and active enforcement presence. March totals are subject to slight adjustments as additional handwritten citations are processed.

 

✅ Tips for Avoiding Common Parking Citations

  • Pay Attention to Street Sweeping Signs
    • Know your neighborhood's street sweeping schedule and move your vehicle in advance.
  • Keep Vehicle Registration Current
    • Renew registration before expiration to avoid fines and potential towing.
  • Obey All Posted Parking Signs
    • Always check for temporary and permanent signage before leaving your vehicle.
  • Avoid No Parking Zones
    • Even short stops in no parking areas can result in a citation.
  • Never Park Along Red Curbs
    • Red curbs are strictly for fire lanes and emergency access—parking here is both dangerous and illegal.

 

If you would like more detailed parking citation statistics, please click on this LINK.

 

Thank you for working together for a safer East Palo Alto!

 

Jeff Liu

Chief of Police

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