How to reserve street parking for a moving truck in LA

To reserve curb space for a moving truck in the City of Los Angeles, request temporary No Parking signs from LADOT's Special Traffic Control Division at (213) 485-2298. UCLA Housing's summary of the process says to call at least five working days ahead, on weekday mornings, and that the fee is non-refundable. Confirm current timing when you call.

By RentThis · Updated September 27, 2026

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Who handles it

In the City of Los Angeles, temporary street parking restrictions for moves are handled by the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT). The reservation is made with temporary No Parking signs posted on the block for your date and time.

Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Culver City, West Hollywood, Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank and Long Beach are separate cities with their own rules. If your address is in one of them, contact that city instead of LADOT.

Timing and cost

LADOT's FAQ lists the Special Traffic Control Division at (213) 485-2298 for temporary no-parking signs. UCLA Housing's summary of the process says LADOT needs at least five working days' notice and takes calls weekdays from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. We haven't confirmed those details with LADOT by phone yet, so ask when you call.

There is a non-refundable fee. LADOT gives the amount when you make the request; we don't repeat third-party fee estimates because they vary and go out of date.

Rules to plan around

Under LAMC 80.69.4, on streets posted for oversize vehicles, the City of LA bans vehicles over 22 feet long or over 84 inches tall from parking between 2 and 6 a.m. unless they display a $10-a-day LADOT permit. The permit covers up to three days at a time but doesn't reserve a space.

The rule counts height as well as length, so a truck can be caught by it even if it's shorter than 22 feet. Check your truck's height when you book.

Temporary signs reserve legal curb space; they don't make a red curb, hydrant zone or driveway usable.

Step by step

  1. Measure the space. Note your truck length plus room for the loading ramp, and the exact block face you need.
  2. Check which city you're in. If the address is outside the City of Los Angeles, contact that city instead.
  3. Call LADOT early. Call the Special Traffic Control Division at (213) 485-2298 with the address, date, time window and truck size. UCLA's summary says at least five working days ahead, on weekday mornings.
  4. Pay the fee. The fee is non-refundable, so confirm your move date first.
  5. Check the signs before moving day. Walk the block the day before to make sure the signs are posted where you need them.

Questions people ask

Do I need a permit to park a moving truck in LA?

You don't need one to park legally in an open spot, but in much of the city there won't be one big enough. Reserving the curb with LADOT's temporary No Parking signs is the way to guarantee space outside your building.

How far ahead do I need to call LADOT?

UCLA Housing's summary of LADOT's process says at least five working days, calling on a weekday morning. Confirm the current lead time when you call (213) 485-2298.

Can I leave a 26-foot truck on the street overnight?

Not between 2 and 6 a.m. on a street posted for oversize vehicles, unless it displays LADOT's $10-a-day oversize permit. The rule covers vehicles over 22 feet long or over 84 inches tall.

What if someone parks in my reserved spot?

Call LADOT Parking Enforcement; LADOT's FAQ lists it at (213) 485-4184. Keep your sign receipt handy.

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