Rockville, MD Parking Rules: Commercial & Oversized Vehicles (2026)
Key Facts
- Size trigger
- 3/4-ton capacity, 10,000 lb GVW, or 96 in. wide
- Without a permit
- Prohibited on residential streets
- Permit cap
- One truck per dwelling, up to 1 ton
- Buses/tractors
- Barred outright; RVs/trailers exempt
Summary
Trucks over three-quarters ton, 10,000 lbs GVW, four wheels, or 96 inches wide can't park on residential streets without a City-issued special permit.
Unless a permit has been obtained as provided in subsection (b) of this section, no person shall stop, stand or park a truck having:(1)A rated-load capacity in excess of three-quarters ton; or(2)A gross vehicle weight (GVW) rating in excess of ten thousand (10,000) pounds; or(3)More than four (4) wheels; or(4)A width of ninety-six (96) inches or greater on any residential street, except when actually loading or unloading property...
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 17 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Rockville City Code § 23-27 bars parking a truck on a residential street if it has a rated-load capacity over three-quarters ton, a gross vehicle weight over 10,000 pounds, more than four wheels, or a width of 96 inches or more, unless the owner holds a special permit from the City Manager. Permits cover only trucks up to one ton, 13,000 lbs GVW, six wheels, or 96 inches wide, one per dwelling, and require the City Manager to find no overburden on roads, no harm to the neighborhood, and no safety risk. Buses and truck tractors are barred outright, though camping, boat, and travel trailers are exempt.
Violations & Fines
$60 fine for a first offense, $120 for subsequent violations under § 23-27(h); vehicle may be cited or towed, and unpaid fines add $10 and can block State registration renewal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a permit for my work truck?
Does this apply to my camper or boat trailer?
Sources & Official References
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