Wilmington restricts parking of commercial vehicles in residential neighborhoods. Large commercial vehicles may not be stored on residential streets overnight.
Under Wilmington Ch. 37, commercial vehicles (trucks, vans with commercial markings) are subject to size and time restrictions in residential areas. Oversized commercial trucks may not park on residential streets overnight. Vehicles must comply with Delaware state weight and size laws when on public streets.
Commercial vehicles parked in violation may be cited and towed.
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