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Bristol County, MA Parking Rules: Commercial & Oversized Vehicles (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified April 2026

Key Facts

Authority
Individual town ordinances
State Law
MGL Ch. 90
Zoning
Town-specific restrictions apply
Enforcement
Local police

Summary

Commercial vehicle parking in Bristol County is regulated at the municipal level. Individual towns may restrict commercial vehicle parking on residential streets or require commercial vehicle zones. State law MGL Ch. 90 governs general motor vehicle regulations.

City-specific rules exist: Fall River, Taunton, Attleboro, and New Bedford have their own commercial & oversized vehicles rules that differ from Bristol County's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

No person shall cause, suffer, allow or permit the unnecessary operation of the engine of a motor vehicle while said vehicle is stopped for a foreseeable period of time in excess of five minutes. This section shall not apply to (a) vehicles being serviced, provided that operation of the engine is essential to the proper repair thereof, or (b) vehicles engaged in the delivery or acceptance of goods, wares, or merchandise for which engine assisted power is necessary and substitute alternate means cannot be made available, or (c) vehicles engaged in an operation for which the engine power is necessary for an associate power need other than movement and substitute alternate power means cannot be made available provided that such operation does not cause or contribute to a c

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Full Breakdown

Bristol County prohibits or restricts parking of commercial vehicles in residential zones. Restrictions typically apply to vehicles over 10,000 lbs GVWR and vehicles with more than two axles. Overnight parking of heavy commercial vehicles is generally prohibited. Temporary parking for deliveries is permitted. MGL c.90 §20A provides the framework for municipal parking regulations.

Violations & Fines

Parking citations $25 to $200. Repeat violations: increased fines. Towing for oversized commercial vehicles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I park a commercial vehicle at my home in Bristol County?
Commercial vehicle parking in Bristol County is regulated at the municipal level. Individual towns may restrict commercial vehicle parking on residential streets or require commercial vehicle zones. State law MGL Ch. 90 governs general motor vehicle regulations.
What commercial vehicle restrictions apply in residential areas in Bristol County?
Authority: Individual town ordinances. State Law: MGL Ch. 90. Zoning: Town-specific restrictions apply. Enforcement: Local police.

Sources & Official References

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