Parking question

Best way would be to call your local law enforcement or code officer. I think bobtail weight can vary, but I think around 18000 # would be an average

 

Most neighborhoods really don't complain until something happens that they don't like. That's when the signs go up. I myself I drop my trailer then bobtail home. And I don't move tractor till I'm ready to leave out. but I do suggest look at all the power lines, cable lines, etc everything looks high up till u bump a line and cause a problem. If your not sure talk to local police dept make sure u talk to a higher ranking officer. Write down the date, time and officer name if a problem arise. My local police no me by name when I call them for assistance on backing in my spot for my break I have to back in off 4 lane road to be safe I call police so they can help with traffic. my theory on 18wheels better safe than sorry. Cross all your t's and dot the i's u will be ok.

 

I park at Fairground/Baseball Field..
Anyway City guy told my Wife the Lines have to be MINIMUM 14ft high.
Not sure if this is more of a local thing..or it's common in other places.

Oh yeah he also mentioned if one comes down, not to worry about it cause they weren't high enough.

 

It depends how strict that area is. Will the truck be parked in a driveway or on the street? What times are you coming and going?

Unless it is an area that is really anti truck, your neighbors probably have more to do with it than anything. I would check with the local gov, but as long as the neighbors don't complain, you're probably ok.

And if you are only home on the weekend, the code enforcement guy only works during the week.

 

Also talk to your neighbors if you will park it anywhere but your driveway. My bf usually parks in our driveway or a parking lot across from our house. He parked behind our house one day (it's a pseudo cul de sac) and several of our neighbors complained about the truck being parked there as they felt it was blocking their access to their driveways. It wasn't, so he didn't move it (was actually parked in the grass of our yard right against the house) but I'm still hearing them gripe.

 

Check your local code, don't trust a cop to know it. You're responsible if a cop gives you the wrong poop. Moving trucks have to be provided access to residential areas (even though many municipalities do not keep trees trimmed to 13'6"), but that doesn't necessarily mean you can park there.

 

Also, if your neighborhood has an Home Owners Association. check with them. A lot of times they are power hungry s.o.b's and would love to ban the truck. On the other hand, approaching them nicely first sometimes gets you what you want. People love to complain. But they also like to feel like you included them in your decision....

Some towns have ordinances against commercial vehicles being parked overnight on the streets. I even lived it a town in NJ where you couldn't even park you car in the street overnight. Check k your towns website and find the ordinance section.
A friend in NJ has an electrician business. He can't park his commercial work van in the driveway in front of the house. He pulls it around back so no one can see it.

 

Despite the fact I'm an over the road driver, I live in a very nice quiet subdivision in a suburb of Austin. I sure as hell don't want to see a bobtail in my neighborhood thank you very much. I park miles away in a storage lot and pay for it to be secure. Bob tails are not meant to be parked in such a neighborhood. If it's in the country with big lots then fine, but luckily, and I've checked with our HOA, you can't park a bobtail in most places where a HOA exists.
surely you can find a place to park it or is it just laziness on the part of the driver. Yes it can be a challenge to find a spot but I've never had a problem. You just have to respect your neighbors and use some common sense.