Cambridge prohibits parking recreational vehicles, trailers, and boats on public streets overnight and restricts long-term storage in residential driveways and front yards.
Cambridge Traffic Regulations prohibit overnight parking of all vehicles on public streets from 1:00 AM to 6:00 AM without exemption. This ban applies to RVs, campers, boats on trailers, and utility trailers year-round. Storing these in front yards or driveways for extended periods may conflict with zoning and sanitary code requirements regarding blight. Commercial registration vehicles over a certain weight are further restricted in residential zones. Violators face tickets and towing. Residents with RVs or boats must use off-site storage facilities or private garages for long-term keeping. Short-term loading and unloading is generally permitted during daytime hours.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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