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Prince George's County, MD Parking Rules: Commercial & Oversized Vehicles (2026)

Heavy Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Key Facts

Heavy Truck Threshold
Over 10,000 lbs
Residential Setback
75 feet / 25 yards
Overnight Ban
6 p.m.–6 a.m. (Sec. 26-123)
Fine Range
$500 to $1,000

Summary

Prince George's County restricts heavy commercial trucks (over 10,000 pounds) from parking on County streets overnight under Section 26-123, and bars parking such trucks within 75 feet of a residential property line near commercial or industrial businesses under Section 26-127.04(e).

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Prince George's County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Where a commercial or an industrial business exists on any street or highway in the County that is across the street or highway from or adjacent to a residential home or development, no person shall park any Heavy Commercial Truck … less than 75 feet or 25 yards from the closest residential property line.

Source: Prince George's County Code (Municode) — Subtitle 26 Vehicles and TrafficView official code

Full Breakdown

Prince George's County Code Subtitle 26 targets oversized and heavy vehicles in residential areas. Section 26-101 defines a heavy commercial truck as one with a gross weight over 10,000 pounds. Section 26-123 prohibits parking heavy commercial trucks, commercial buses, and trailers on County streets between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. outside municipal limits, with escalating fines of $500 to $1,000. Section 26-127.04(e) adds that where a commercial or industrial business sits across from or adjacent to a residential home or development, no heavy commercial truck may park less than 75 feet (25 yards) from the closest residential property line. Maryland Transportation Code 21-1010 further bars commercial vehicles from residential zones. Municipalities may set additional size or weight limits.

Violations & Fines

Overnight heavy-truck parking (Section 26-123) draws fines of $500 to $1,000 and impoundment. Parking within 75 feet of a residential property line near commercial/industrial sites violates Section 26-127.04(e).

Frequently Asked Questions

How close can a heavy truck park to homes in PG County?
Where a commercial or industrial business is across from or adjacent to homes, Section 26-127.04(e) bars parking a heavy commercial truck less than 75 feet (25 yards) from the nearest residential property line.
Are oversized trucks banned overnight in Prince George's County?
Yes. Section 26-123 prohibits parking heavy commercial trucks over 10,000 pounds on County streets from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. outside municipal limits, with fines starting at $500.

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