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Madison, AL Parking Rules: Commercial & Oversized Vehicles (2026)

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

Key Facts

Code section
Sec. 32-132; 32-133
Weight trigger
1.5 tons or greater
Residential streets
No RV/boat/trailer/motor home
Carrier rules
Federal FMCSR adopted (Sec. 32-63)
General penalty
Up to $500 fine (Sec. 1-9)

Summary

Madison restricts oversized and heavy vehicles in residential zones: any truck, tractor-trailer, bus, or motor vehicle of 1.5 tons or greater may not be left parked there, and RVs, mobile homes, motor homes, boats, and trailers may not be left on residential streets.

It shall be unlawful for any person... to leave parked in an R-1A, R-1B, R-2, R-3, or R-4 residential zone... any truck, tractor-trailer, bus, or other motor vehicle of a weight classification of 1.5 tons or greater unless said vehicle is actually engaged in loading or unloading.

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Full Breakdown

There is no single 'oversized vehicle' ordinance; Madison uses weight and vehicle-type limits. Sec. 32-133 bars leaving any truck, tractor-trailer, bus, or vehicle of 1.5 tons or greater parked in residential zones unless actively loading or unloading. Sec. 32-132 bars leaving recreational vehicles, mobile homes, motor homes, boats, or trailers on residential public streets. Large motor carriers are also subject to adopted federal motor carrier safety and safe-loading rules (Sec. 32-63 through 32-65). Oversized vehicles should be kept on private property consistent with the front-yard paving rules of Sec. 32-134.

Violations & Fines

Violations are municipal offenses under Sec. 1-9 (fine $1 to $500 and/or up to 12 months); each day a violation continues is a separate offense.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Madison have a specific oversized-vehicle ban?
Not by a single size rule. It regulates by weight (1.5 tons or greater, Sec. 32-133) and by vehicle type such as RVs and trailers on residential streets (Sec. 32-132).
Where can I keep a large vehicle legally?
On private property, following the front-yard paving limits in Sec. 32-134. Heavy commercial vehicles and RVs generally cannot be left on residential public streets.

Sources & Official References

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