Commercial vehicles cannot park on residential streets overnight between 9 PM and 5 AM. Vehicles in violation may be issued a $65 parking violation.

The fine for tractor-trailers is $265 and may increase to $515 if the same vehicle is cited again within a six-month period.

Tractor, Trailer, and Truck Definitions

The New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law (VTL) has the following definitions:

Tractor

A motor vehicle:

• Created and used as the power unit
• In combination with either a:
  • Semitrailer
  • Trailer
  • Two such trailers in tandem

Trailer

A trailer:

• Not propelled by its own power
• Towed on public highways by a motor vehicle (except motorcycle sidecars)
• Being towed by a non-rigid support
• Created for and used for other purposes
• Only occasionally drawn by a motor vehicle

Truck

A motor vehicle:

• Designed mainly to move property
• Used mainly to move property
• Maintained mainly to move property

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