Fairfax County, VA Parking Rules: Commercial & Oversized Vehicles (2026)
Key Facts
- Length threshold
- over 21 feet
- Height threshold
- over 8 feet
- Weight threshold
- 12,000+ pounds GVW
- Exception
- one taxicab/limousine per home
Summary
Fairfax County bars parking commercial vehicles, trailers and semitrailers on residential streets under Section 82-5-7(b), covering trucks over 21 feet long, 8 feet tall, or 12,000-plus pounds.
No person shall park any commercial vehicle on the highways of the County in areas zoned for residential use. However, one resident of each single-family dwelling unit zoned for residential use may park one vehicle licensed and registered in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a taxicab or limousine on such highways, provided other vehicles are permitted to park thereon, and the provisions of this Subsection do not apply to a commercial vehicle when picking up or discharging passengers...
Full Breakdown
Section 82-5-7(b) makes it unlawful to park a commercial vehicle on a highway zoned for residential use. The definition sweeps in tractor-trailers, dump trucks, concrete mixers, tow trucks over 12,000 pounds, food trucks, landscaping trailers, contract-carrier vehicles, and any vehicle over 21 feet long, 8 feet tall, 102 inches wide, or 12,000-plus pounds. One resident per single-family home may still park a licensed taxicab or limousine on the street. Police enforce the ban along the zoning boundary, splitting the roadway at the centerline where residential meets non-residential land.
Violations & Fines
Parking a covered commercial or oversized vehicle on a residential street draws a citation under Section 82-1-32's general penalty schedule; illegally parked solid-waste trucks can also be towed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I park my work truck in front of my house in Fairfax County?
Are moving trucks allowed on residential streets?
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