Skokie prohibits parking of commercial vehicles over 8,000 pounds gross weight on residential streets and driveways overnight. Box trucks, semi-tractors, and trailers with commercial lettering are restricted to commercial and industrial zones.
Skokie's traffic code restricts parking of commercial vehicles exceeding 8,000 pounds gross vehicle weight on any public street or private residential property between certain hours, typically 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Vehicles with commercial lettering, advertising, or signage are also regulated in residential zones. Exceptions exist for active loading, deliveries, and service calls. Semi-tractors, dump trucks, taxi cabs with roof signs, and large box trucks must be stored at the owner's business location or in commercial-zoned storage yards. Personal pickup trucks and vans used for personal transportation are generally exempt regardless of owner occupation. Contact Skokie Police Parking Division at (847) 982-5900.
Commercial vehicle parking violations typically result in fines of $75 to $200 per offense. Repeat violations may lead to towing at owner expense and additional daily fines. Business owners may also face code enforcement action.
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