Key Takeaways
- Automatic protection in SF — CurbAlarm runs quietly in the background and alerts you before street sweeping or tow-away restrictions start.
- 808,000+ parking rules indexed across 94 major cities and 21 countries worldwide.
- SF tickets average $75+ — one avoided citation pays for more than two years of a CurbAlarm annual subscription.
San Francisco
Stop paying SF street sweeping tickets
San Francisco writes over 1.5 million parking citations per year — street sweeping alone accounts for hundreds of thousands. CurbAlarm auto-detects when you park, checks the curbside rules within a 50-meter radius, and alerts you before the next restriction hits.
Get CurbAlarm — Free to TryFrequently asked questions
How to avoid street sweeping tickets in San Francisco?
CurbAlarm monitors your parked location against San Francisco's street sweeping schedule. When it detects you're parked in a sweep zone, it sends you a warning notification before the restriction starts — giving you enough time to move your car.
How does CurbAlarm automatically detect when you park in San Francisco?
CurbAlarm uses your iPhone's motion and location sensors to detect when you stop driving. It then checks 808,000+ indexed parking rules within a 50-meter radius of your parked location and alerts you to any upcoming restrictions — all in the background, without opening the app.
What parking rules does CurbAlarm cover in San Francisco?
CurbAlarm indexes street sweeping schedules, tow-away zones, time-limited parking, residents-only permit zones, and daylighting (crosswalk no-parking) zones across San Francisco. The database is updated regularly from official city data sources.
How much does a street sweeping ticket cost in San Francisco?
A street sweeping citation in San Francisco costs $75 or more. One avoided ticket pays for more than two years of a CurbAlarm annual subscription.
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