Costa Mesa prohibits commercial vehicles over 10,000 pounds GVW from parking on restricted streets between 2 AM and 6 AM, or for more than 3 hours on any public street under CMMC Section 10-185.
Under CMMC Section 10-185, no person may park or leave standing any commercial vehicle exceeding a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds on any restricted street between 2 AM and 6 AM, or for more than 3 hours on any public street, highway, roadway, alley, or thoroughfare. Exceptions apply for vehicles actively loading or unloading and vehicles that are mechanically disabled. Lighter commercial vehicles may park subject to standard residential parking rules. The city publishes a list of restricted streets for commercial vehicle parking. Code Enforcement and the Police Department enforce commercial vehicle parking restrictions.
Commercial vehicles parked in violation of time limits or during restricted hours are subject to citation and towing. Enforcement is handled by the Costa Mesa Police Department.
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