Kirkland, WA Parking Rules: Commercial Vehicle Restrictions (2026)

Commercial vehicles on Kirkland streets are regulated under KMC Title 11 traffic rules and state law at RCW 46.55. The city generally prohibits parking vehicles exceeding 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating, semitrailers, or vehicles over a specific length on residential streets except to make active deliveries, pickups, or service calls. Stopping briefly to load, unload, or perform work is allowed, but extended storage of a box truck, dump truck, or tractor-trailer in a residential neighborhood is prohibited. Commercial zones permit overnight truck parking only in off-street lots approved for that use. Trucks parked in violation may be ticketed and towed, with costs passed to the operator under RCW 46.55. Signage with truck weight limits is posted on many residential collectors near Rose Hill, Finn Hill, Highlands, and Juanita. Food trucks and mobile vendors have separate rules under Kirkland business licensing and must occupy approved commercial zones. Taxicabs, rideshare vehicles, and standard pickups under 10,000 pounds are generally exempt. Operators should confirm route restrictions and posted truck-route maps at (425) 587-3800 Public Works before establishing a regular parking pattern.