Commercial Vehicle Restrictions: Lincoln vs Roseville

Can I park a commercial truck overnight in front of my house in Lincoln?

Lincoln Municipal Code Title 10 governs on-street parking, and under California Vehicle Code §22507.5 cities may prohibit parking of commercial vehicles 10,000 lbs GVWR or more in residential districts and may also bar any vehicle from parking between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. Lincoln directs all on-street parking enforcement to the Lincoln Police Department (916-645-4040). Routine overnight storage of a commercial truck on a residential street is not the intended use of the public right-of-way and will draw citations and, after 72 hours, a tow under Cal. Veh. Code §22651(k).

Are pickups and deliveries by commercial vehicles allowed?

Yes. California Vehicle Code §22507.5 — the state law Lincoln relies on for commercial-vehicle restrictions — explicitly exempts commercial vehicles 'making pickups or deliveries of goods, wares, and merchandise from or to any building or structure located on the restricted streets' and those performing construction, maintenance or repair work on a building on that street. Drivers must be actively engaged in the work, not staging equipment for the night.

What if a commercial vehicle is parked on the street for days?

Report it to the Lincoln Police Department non-emergency line at 916-645-4040. Under California Vehicle Code §22651(k), which Lincoln Municipal Code Title 10 incorporates, any vehicle (commercial or passenger) that has been parked on a public street for 72 or more consecutive hours can be cited and towed.

Can I park my work truck at home?

Small commercial vehicles (under weight/size limits) are generally OK. Large trucks and trailers are typically prohibited in residential zones.

What about overnight?

Overnight parking of heavy commercial vehicles in residential areas is generally prohibited.