Arlington, TX Parking Rules: Commercial & Oversized Vehicles (2026)
Key Facts
- Street Width
- 38 ft minimum for commercial
- Loading/Unloading
- Exempt while active
- Mobile Homes
- Permitted locations only
- State Law
- TX Trans. Code §545.307
Summary
Arlington prohibits parking commercial vehicles on public streets less than 38 feet wide. Mobile homes cannot be parked outside permitted locations. Exceptions for active loading/unloading, utility repairs, and municipal vehicles.
Sec. 545.302. STOPPING, STANDING, OR PARKING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN PLACES. (a) An operator may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle:(1) on the roadway side of a vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street;(2) on a sidewalk;(3) in an intersection;(4) on a crosswalk;(5) between a safety zone and the adjacent curb or within 30 feet of a place on the curb immediately opposite the ends of a safety zone, unless the governing body of a municipality designates a different length by signs or markings;(6) alongside or opposite a street excavation or obstruction if stopping, standing, or parking the vehicle would obstruct traffic;(7) on a bridge or other elevated structure on a highway or in a highway tunnel;(8) on a railroad track; or(9) where an official sign prohibits stopping.(b) An o
Full Breakdown
Arlington restricts parking of commercial vehicles on public streets, alleys, parkways, or boulevards measuring less than 38 feet in width. This includes large trucks, tractor-trailers, and other commercial equipment. Exceptions include vehicles actively loading or unloading goods, utility company vehicles engaged in repairs, transit buses taking on or discharging passengers, and municipal vehicles on city business. Mobile homes may not be parked anywhere outside of locations permitted by the Zoning Ordinance or Building Official. TX Transportation Code §545.307 provides state-level restrictions on overnight commercial vehicle parking in residential areas. Residential yards are not permitted for commercial vehicle storage.
Violations & Fines
Commercial vehicle parking violation: citation and fine. Repeat violations: escalating penalties. Towing at owner's expense for non-compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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