Commercial Vehicle Restrictions: Dallas vs Irving
How do commercial vehicle restrictions rules compare between Dallas, TX and Irving, TX?
Irving has fewer restrictions than Dallas.
Dallas, TX
Dallas County
Dallas Code Section 28-80 and 28-81 prohibit parking commercial vehicles over 1.5 tons rated capacity on residential block faces. Truck-tractors, semitrailers, buses, and trailers are also prohibited on residential streets.
View full Dallas rules →Irving, TX
Dallas County
Irving repealed its local commercial vehicle residential parking restriction (former §21-115) in 2016. TX Transportation Code §545.307 still restricts overnight commercial vehicle parking on residential streets 10 PM-6 AM where posted.
View full Irving rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Dallas | Irving |
|---|---|---|
| Weight Limit | 1.5 tons rated capacity | - |
| Code Section | §28-80, §28-81 | - |
| Prohibited Vehicles | Trucks, tractors, semitrailers, buses | - |
| Exception | Temporary loading/unloading only | - |
| Local Ordinance | - | Repealed in 2016 |
| State Law | - | TX Trans. Code §545.307 |
| Overnight Ban | - | 10 PM-6 AM where posted |
| Petition | - | 25% of residents to post signs |
| City Lots | - | No trucks with 2+ rear axles |
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Dallas FAQ
Can I park a commercial truck at my Dallas home?
No. Vehicles over 1.5 tons rated capacity cannot be parked on residential block faces under Sections 28-80 and 28-81.
Can I park a work van at home in Dallas?
Work vans under 1.5 tons rated capacity are generally permitted on residential streets. Larger commercial vehicles are prohibited.
Irving FAQ
Can I park a commercial vehicle at my home in Irving?
Irving repealed its local commercial vehicle residential parking restriction (former §21-115) in 2016. TX Transportation Code §545.307 still restricts overnight commercial vehicle parking on residential streets 10 PM-6 AM where posted.
What commercial vehicle restrictions apply in residential areas in Irving?
Local Ordinance: Repealed in 2016. State Law: TX Trans. Code §545.307. Overnight Ban: 10 PM-6 AM where posted. Petition: 25% of residents to post signs.
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