Commercial vehicle parking in residential areas is regulated by individual municipalities in Union County. Many NJ suburban communities prohibit overnight truck parking and limit commercial vehicles to a single van/truck under 5,000 lbs stored in a garage.
Union County prohibits or restricts parking of commercial vehicles in residential zones. Restrictions typically apply to vehicles over 10,000 lbs GVWR, vehicles with prominent commercial signage, and vehicles with more than two axles. Overnight parking of heavy commercial vehicles in residential areas is generally prohibited. Temporary parking for active deliveries is permitted. NJ Title 39 governs commercial vehicle definitions. Many NJ communities have strict commercial vehicle prohibitions due to neighborhood density.
Parking citations $50 to $250. Repeat violations: increased fines. Towing for oversized commercial vehicles.
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