Providence restricts parking of recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers on residential streets. Large RVs may not be stored on the street and should be kept on private property.
Providence's parking regulations restrict oversized vehicles on residential streets. RVs, boats on trailers, and large trailers are subject to the 72-hour parking rule and may not be permanently stored on public streets. Storage should be on private property in driveways or rear areas. RVs may not be used as living quarters while parked on residential property. Narrow streets in Providence's older neighborhoods make large vehicle parking particularly problematic.
Oversized vehicles parked on streets beyond 72 hours may be ticketed and towed.
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