Commercial vehicles including taxis, buses, and livery vehicles are not eligible for residential zone parking permits under Chapter 332. Commercial vehicles parked in residential zones beyond 2 hours without a permit are subject to summons. Jersey City strictly enforces commercial vehicle restrictions.
Under Chapter 332 and the Jersey City Parking Permit Program, commercial vehicles — including taxis, buses, livery service vehicles, and vehicles over a certain weight/size — are explicitly ineligible for residential zone permits. This means commercial vehicles may not use zone permits to park longer than the standard 2-hour limit in permit zones. Large commercial trucks may additionally be subject to height and weight restrictions on certain city streets. Overnight storage of commercial vehicles on residential streets is not permitted. The Division of Parking Enforcement actively enforces these restrictions. Businesses operating in Jersey City must arrange off-street parking for commercial fleets.
Commercial vehicle in residential permit zone without permit: summons. Overnight storage: summons and possible towing.
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