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Parking on residential streets

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by woodguy, Feb 25, 2012.

  1. Feb 25, 2012 #1
    woodguy

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    I have a commercial truck 23000 lb rating with a 16' box on it for my floor contracting business. Total length is 25' front to back and 8' wide. I work in the Newport Beach, CA area. I talked to the parking police in the city and they say as long as I am only working for the day there I can park it on the streets with no issues. I am concerned though about how much room I should be leaving for other drivers going either way to get around the truck. As long as another driver can get around it is that enough? What has been your experience with this? I would be parked in front of a house from 7am to 4 pm. Not every house has this issue but some do. Moving trucks routinely block the entire street when they are moving a person out of their home and cars have to turn around. Thanks for any "experienced" responses.
     
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  3. Feb 25, 2012 #2
    WSOR4492

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    When I worked in office furniture installation I also drove a 26000# work truck like yours into residental areas to make deliveries. My experience was that as long as I was tight against the curb, and was there to work, then the police won't say a thing. As for the motoring public, your truck will be just a "speed bump" for them to negotiate around. Again, nothing they can do about it but put up with the "annoyance" of you doing your job with the tools necessary to do it.

    I did have one lady actually call the police because I was on a street marked No Trucks that I was delivering on. Officer freindly showed up and politely explained to her that delivery trucks that were delivering on that street were exempt from that sign. She didn't like his answer and was threating to call the Mayor. Never heard a thing from the city about it.
     
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  4. Feb 25, 2012 #3
    Kittyfoot

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    You're gonna need at least twice the length for a spot so's you can have room to unload/work. Suggest you get yourself some sort of commercial barrier (orange cones, etc) to mark the "work space" to prevent cars from parking right on your back bumper. Be sure to bar/mark the sidewalk side well too or some yutz is gonna "short cut" through the open space, trip over something and try to sue your butt.:biggrin_25513:

    Remember, you're trying to protect yourself from stupid people; of which there is an endless supply.:biggrin_25524:
     
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    lonewolf4ad Thanks this.
  5. Feb 25, 2012 #4
    woodguy

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    At least with this truck it has a tailgate lift so I do need a minimum of about 30' for parking. This truck has a dump bed with a hoist right now from its original purpose as a junk removal business which is currently completely dead. A local company that sells used truck boxes,etc. is swapping out my dump bed and hoist as an even exchange for a 16' late model box, tailgate lift and shelves inside the box all painted to look new. Seems like a good deal.
     
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  7. Feb 25, 2012 #5
    pattyj

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    As long as cars can get around it and it's not a busy street I don't see any problem withit.But as long as you are working I would leave your flashers on so ppl know you're working.They'll be less likely to get mad.I deliverd a lamborghini to New Port Beach once.I really like it there.
     
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  8. Feb 25, 2012 #6
    Allow Me.

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    Yeah, cone it off so it's obvious you're working there. Or park in the driveway.
     
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  9. Feb 25, 2012 #7
    woodguy

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    Thanks for the cone idea. I have those.
     
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  10. Feb 25, 2012 #8
    GasHauler

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    May not be the same but when we unload at a gasoline station we are not allowed to block anyone in. The safety cones are always used with us and they work great. I would think while you're working you shouldn't have any problems if you leave enough area so others can get around. As far as the moving trucks, if they blocked me in or made me go way out of my way they would move the truck. They just can not do that.
     
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  11. Feb 25, 2012 #9
    Pmracing

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    I would have someone (if you aren't the expert) to check the mechanics of the trade truck. Motor, drive train, frame, suspension etc...

    Mikeeee
     
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