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Hanover Street Sweeping Schedule & SFMTA Rules

Avoid a $90+ SFMTA parking ticket. Check the exact street cleaning hours for Hanover Street before you park your car on Tuesday and Friday.

Check the parking rules below to avoid fines. Find your exact block or click "View Map" to see today's sweeping zones visually.

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Guttenberg St - Lowell St

Sweeping Day

Tuesday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

9 - 11

Location

South Side (Left)

Watt Ave - Concord St

Sweeping Day

Tuesday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

9 - 11

Location

South Side (Left)

Lowell St - Whittier St

Sweeping Day

Friday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

12 - 14

Location

North Side (Right)

Unnamed 069 - Allison St

Sweeping Day

Tuesday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

9 - 11

Location

South Side (Left)

Unnamed 068 - Watt Ave

Sweeping Day

Friday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

12 - 14

Location

North Side (Right)

Allison St - Unnamed #068

Sweeping Day

Friday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

12 - 14

Location

North Side (Right)

Concord St - Guttenberg St

Sweeping Day

Tuesday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

9 - 11

Location

South Side (Left)

Concord St - Guttenberg St

Sweeping Day

Friday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

12 - 14

Location

North Side (Right)

Allison St - Unnamed #068

Sweeping Day

Tuesday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

9 - 11

Location

South Side (Left)

Pope St - Unnamed #069

Sweeping Day

Tuesday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

9 - 11

Location

South Side (Left)

Guttenberg St - Lowell St

Sweeping Day

Friday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

12 - 14

Location

North Side (Right)

Pope St - Unnamed #069

Sweeping Day

Friday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

12 - 14

Location

North Side (Right)

Unnamed 069 - Allison St

Sweeping Day

Friday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

12 - 14

Location

North Side (Right)

Unnamed 068 - Watt Ave

Sweeping Day

Tuesday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

9 - 11

Location

South Side (Left)

Lowell St - Whittier St

Sweeping Day

Tuesday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

9 - 11

Location

South Side (Left)

Watt Ave - Concord St

Sweeping Day

Friday

Active Weeks

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks

Time

12 - 14

Location

North Side (Right)

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Parking on Hanover Street: What You Need to Know

Finding parking on Hanover Street means paying close attention to the rules. The city's mechanical sweepers clean this block on Tuesday and Friday. You must keep the curb clear until 9. Many locals park a few blocks away the night before to avoid the early morning rush.

Residential Permits (RPP) & Meters

Besides street cleaning, check if Hanover Street requires a Residential Parking Permit (RPP). If you don't have a neighborhood permit sticker, you might only be allowed to park for 2 hours. If you are at a parking meter, make sure you pay through the official PayByPhone app or at the machine.

Colored Curbs on Hanover Street

Always check the color of the curb before you leave your car. Red means no parking ever (fire lanes). White is for 5-minute passenger loading, and Yellow is for commercial vehicles. A ticket for blocking a red zone is much more expensive than a regular street sweeping fine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.Does the city clean both sides of Hanover Street at once?

A.No. San Francisco usually sweeps one side of the street on one day, and the opposite side on another day, so you have a place to move your car.

Q.Do I need a permit to park on Hanover Street?

A.If there are RPP signs (like Area 'A' or 'Z'), you can only park for 2 hours without a permit. Street cleaning rules still apply to everyone.

Q.What should I do if my car gets towed from Hanover Street?

A.If your car is missing, do not panic. Call SFMTA or look up their 'Find My Towed Vehicle' website to see if it was towed for a violation.

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