St. George, UT Parking Rules: Commercial & Oversized Vehicles (2026)
Key Facts
- Governs
- Semi-trucks and trailers on public streets/alleys
- Time limit
- 4 hours, commercial loading only
- Enforcement
- Police-ordered tow and impound
- Fine
- $25, rising to $45 after 10 days
Summary
St. George prohibits parking semi-trucks or trailers on any public road, street, alley or municipal property, with only a 4-hour window for active commercial loading or delivery.
It shall be unlawful for any person to park or leave standing on any public road, street, alley or municipal property a semi-truck or trailer, except for the commercial delivery or loading of cargo, and for such purpose the parking or standing shall be limited to a period not in excess of four (4) hours. "Semi-truck" is defined as any vehicle/trailer combination that has at least three (3) axles and is of the type commonly used for commercial transport purposes.
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance 2026-062, passed August 6, 2026).
Full Breakdown
City code bars leaving a semi-truck or trailer standing on any public road, street, alley or city property citywide. The only exception is commercial delivery or loading of cargo, and even then the vehicle can sit no longer than 4 hours. A semi-truck is defined as a 3+ axle vehicle/trailer combination used for commercial transport; a trailer is a cargo or commercial carrier meant to run in tandem with a tractor or motorized vehicle. The police chief or a designee can have a violating rig towed and impounded after a reasonable effort to find the owner, with removal costs billed to the owner.
Violations & Fines
Unlawful to park/leave standing a semi-truck or trailer on public roads, streets, alleys or municipal property beyond the 4-hour commercial-loading exception; police may tow and impound, with costs charged to the owner, plus the standard parking-fine schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I park my semi-truck on my St. George street overnight?
Is there any exception?
Sources & Official References
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