Citywide commercial vehicle parking ban goes into effect in Texas town on October 1

The city of College Station, Texas, will begin enforcing a commercial vehicle parking ban passed earlier this year.

Effective on October 1, 2024, large commercial vehicles and trailers are prohibited from parking on all city streets and alleys in College Station in order “to address residents’ concerns about safety, traffic flow, and overall aesthetics,” city officials say.

The truck parking ban affects commercial vehicles weighing over 26,001 pounds or having a combination weight exceeding 26,001 pounds, including towed units weighing over 10,000 pounds.

Exemptions for the truck parking ban include:

• Authorized public works vehicles
• Vehicles actively loading or unloading goods or passengers
• Repair or maintenance vehicles servicing nearby properties

Prior to the passage of the ordinance, truck parking was banned on certain streets in residential areas.

The College Station City Council approved the new ordinance banning truck parking on city streets in March 2024, but enforcement was delayed to allow the trucking community time to comply.

“Enforcement was delayed until Oct. 1 to ensure a smooth transition and allow appropriate public notification and education through the city’s communication channels, signage, windshield flyers, message boards, and direct outreach to the trucking community,” the city said.