Pittsburgh restricts overnight parking of commercial vehicles in residential zones. Vehicles over 17,001 lbs GVW or exceeding size thresholds under Chapter 541 are prohibited from street parking in many residential areas. Commercial vehicle means a vehicle designed to transport passengers or property commercially.
Pittsburgh 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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