City Of Greenboro: Council Adopts New Penalties For Oversized Vehicles

Greensboro NC

23 November, 2021

12:03 PM

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Press release from the City of Greensboro: 11/23/2021 11:35 AM The City Council recently amended its ordinance to increase the penalties for oversized vehicles parked on City streets. Under the new rules, the first offense will receive a warning. The second offense within 12 months will receive a $75 ticket. Subsequent offenses within 12 months of the first offense will result in the vehicle being towed. Residents can call 336-373-CITY (2489) to report an issue. The fines were increased in response to complaints from residents about transfer trucks being parked overnight on neighborhood streets and causing site obstructions. Under City parking ordinances, oversized vehicles are those that are in excess of 80-inches wide or 30-feet in length, or that have a trailer. Oversized vehicles may only be parked on public streets while they are being loaded or unloaded, while they are providing emergency services, or for temporary use during active construction. The City Council recently amended its ordinance to increase the penalties for oversized vehicles parked on City streets. Under the new rules, the first offense will receive a warning. The second offense within 12 months will receive a $75 ticket. Subsequent offenses within 12 months of the first offense will result in the vehicle being towed. Residents can call 336-373-CITY (2489) to report an issue. The fines were increased in response to complaints from residents about transfer trucks being parked overnight on neighborhood streets and causing site obstructions. Under City parking ordinances, oversized vehicles are those that are in excess of 80-inches wide or 30-feet in length, or that have a trailer. Oversized vehicles may only be parked on public streets while they are being loaded or unloaded, while they are providing emergency services, or for temporary use during active construction. This press release was produced by the City of Greensboro. The views expressed here are the author's own.