Philadelphia Code §12-919 (amended by Council Bills 220245–220247) bans semitrailers and truck tractors from parking on any residential street at any time. Penalty: $300 civil fine; authorized towing and immobilization.
Philadelphia prohibits or restricts parking of commercial vehicles in residential zones. Restrictions typically apply to vehicles over 10,000 lbs GVWR, vehicles with commercial signage over a certain size, and vehicles with more than two axles. Overnight parking of heavy commercial vehicles in residential areas is generally prohibited. Temporary parking for active deliveries or service calls is permitted. PA Vehicle Code governs commercial vehicle definitions and weight classifications.
Parking citations $50 to $200. Repeat violations: increased fines. Towing for illegally stored oversized commercial vehicles.
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