Commercial vehicles licensed in excess of a B plate or over 8,000 lbs GVW are regulated under Des Plaines MC §7-3-2. Proposed stricter rules for overnight semi-trailer parking under consideration.
Des Plaines defines commercial vehicles as those licensed in excess of a B plate or weighing more than 8,000 lbs GVW. Commercial vehicle overnight parking on residential streets has been subject to enforcement actions and proposed fine increases (from $31 to $100 first offense, $250 subsequent offenses). Semi-trailer truck cabs—with or without attached trailers—were the subject of a proposed overnight parking ban on all public rights-of-way.
Current fine: $31; proposed increase to $100 (first) / $250 (subsequent).
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