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Collin County, TX Parking Rules: Commercial & Oversized Vehicles (2026)

Heavy Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Plano Weight
9,000 lbs GVW max
Plano Hours
Banned 9 PM-6 AM
Length Cap
22 ft most cities
County
No rule, HOA controls
Fine
$200-500 plus tow

Summary

Commercial vehicles over 1 ton or 22 feet are banned from residential streets and driveways in all major Collin County cities overnight. TX Transportation Code §621.301 governs weight limits countywide.

City-specific rules exist: Allen, Plano, Frisco, and McKinney have their own commercial & oversized vehicles rules that differ from Collin County's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

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 tr

Source: TX Transportation Code §621.301View official code

Full Breakdown

Plano City Code §12-68 prohibits parking any commercial vehicle over 9,000 lbs GVW in residential districts between 9 PM and 6 AM. Frisco bans commercial vehicles over 1 ton on residential streets entirely. McKinney and Allen follow similar ordinances. Semi-tractors, dump trucks, and box trucks over 22 feet are universally prohibited from residential storage. Unincorporated county has no ordinance but HOAs enforce CCRs. Food-service vehicles and plumber vans under 1 ton are generally exempt if actively used as the homeowner's work vehicle.

Violations & Fines

Plano commercial vehicle violation: $200 plus tow. Repeat offenses escalate to $500. HOA fines add $50-150 per day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I park my work van at home in Frisco?
Yes if under 1 ton and it is your primary work vehicle. Commercial trucks over 1 ton or with visible commercial lettering over 4 square feet are prohibited overnight in residential zones.

Sources & Official References

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