Collin County, TX Parking Rules: Commercial & Oversized Vehicles (2026)
Key Facts
- Plano Weight
- 9,000 lbs GVW max
- Plano Hours
- Banned 9 PM-6 AM
- Length Cap
- 22 ft most cities
- County
- No rule, HOA controls
- Fine
- $200-500 plus tow
Summary
Commercial vehicles over 1 ton or 22 feet are banned from residential streets and driveways in all major Collin County cities overnight. TX Transportation Code §621.301 governs weight limits countywide.
Sec. 545.302. STOPPING, STANDING, OR PARKING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN PLACES. (a) An operator may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle:(1) on the roadway side of a vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street;(2) on a sidewalk;(3) in an intersection;(4) on a crosswalk;(5) between a safety zone and the adjacent curb or within 30 feet of a place on the curb immediately opposite the ends of a safety zone, unless the governing body of a municipality designates a different length by signs or markings;(6) alongside or opposite a street excavation or obstruction if stopping, standing, or parking the vehicle would obstruct traffic;(7) on a bridge or other elevated structure on a highway or in a highway tunnel;(8) on a railroad tr
Full Breakdown
Plano City Code §12-68 prohibits parking any commercial vehicle over 9,000 lbs GVW in residential districts between 9 PM and 6 AM. Frisco bans commercial vehicles over 1 ton on residential streets entirely. McKinney and Allen follow similar ordinances. Semi-tractors, dump trucks, and box trucks over 22 feet are universally prohibited from residential storage. Unincorporated county has no ordinance but HOAs enforce CCRs. Food-service vehicles and plumber vans under 1 ton are generally exempt if actively used as the homeowner's work vehicle.
Violations & Fines
Plano commercial vehicle violation: $200 plus tow. Repeat offenses escalate to $500. HOA fines add $50-150 per day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I park my work van at home in Frisco?
Sources & Official References
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