Plymouth County, MA Parking Rules: Commercial & Oversized Vehicles (2026)
Key Facts
- Protected
- Under 5,000 lbs registered
- Heavy Trucks
- Barred in residential
- State Law
- MGL c.40 §22
- Deliveries
- Temporary parking allowed
Summary
Plymouth County towns restrict commercial-vehicle parking in residential zones by bylaw, but MGL c.40 §22 protects registered commercial passenger vehicles and station wagons under 5,000 pounds from being barred.
No such rule or order shall prohibit the use of passenger or station wagon type motor vehicles whose gross weight is less than five thousand pounds and which are registered for commercial use, on ways, parkways or boulevards where noncommercial passenger-type motor vehicles are permitted to operate.
Full Breakdown
Under MGL c.40 §22, cities and towns may make bylaws regulating vehicles, but no rule may prohibit passenger or station-wagon-type commercial vehicles weighing under 5,000 pounds on ways where ordinary passenger cars may travel. Above that weight, Plymouth County towns, Brockton, Plymouth, Middleborough and others, commonly bar overnight parking of trucks, trailers, and multi-axle commercial vehicles in residential zones. Temporary parking for deliveries and service calls is allowed. Landscaper and contractor trucks that exceed local weight or size limits must be stored on commercial property.
Violations & Fines
Parking a prohibited commercial vehicle in a residential zone brings citations commonly $25 to $200, escalating for repeat offenses, with towing for oversized vehicles.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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