Pittsburgh, PA Parking Rules: Commercial & Oversized Vehicles (2026)
Key Facts
- Time limit
- 2 hours, 10 p.m.-7 a.m.
- Height/width threshold
- Over 7.5 ft tall or 9 ft wide
- Length/weight threshold
- Over 22 ft long or 17,001 lbs
- Where it applies
- Residential zoning districts only
- Penalty
- Up to $25 plus court costs
Summary
Oversized vehicles and unhitched trailers can't park on residential streets for more than two hours between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. in Pittsburgh, with exceptions for permitted loading and wheelchair-accessible vans.
Within residential zoning districts, it is unlawful for any person to park an Oversized vehicle or trailer unconnected to a vehicle on any public street for longer than two (2) hours, between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. However, this provision shall not apply to the loading or unloading of Oversized or Commercial vehicles as otherwise provided by law or otherwise permitted by a validly obtained permit or variance. This Section shall not prohibit the parking of wheelchair-accessible vans on public streets.
Full Breakdown
Pittsburgh Code § 541.04A(H) bars parking any 'Oversized vehicle' or an unhitched trailer on a public street in a residential zoning district for more than two hours during the overnight window of 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Section 541.01 defines Oversized Vehicle as one exceeding 7.5 feet in height, 9 feet in width, 22 feet in length (with any trailer), or 17,001 pounds gross vehicle weight rating. The restriction doesn't apply to vehicles actively loading or unloading, or ones with a permit or variance, and it never applies to wheelchair-accessible vans. Chapter 541's general parking penalty sets citywide fines at up to $25 plus court costs.
Violations & Fines
Violating Chapter 541's parking rules carries a penalty up to $25 plus court costs under § 541.08; the Public Parking Authority of Pittsburgh issues citations and can have the vehicle towed.
Frequently Asked Questions
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