San Antonio truckers face new parking rules with the city council's decision to ban semi trucks from parking overnight in residential areas.
What's new: Starting April 19th, trucks can't park within 1,000 feet of residential zones between midnight and 6 a.m. The exception is for loading, unloading, or emergency repairs.
- Initial fines for violating this rule will rise from $35 to $500.
- A 60-day grace period starts now before any fines are handed out.
Why it matters: The move follows almost three years of debate, aiming to ease neighborhood concerns about truck parking. However, it adds to the challenges truckers face in finding legal parking spots.
What's next: For now, the city is targeting areas where residents have raised complaints, according to KSAT.
The bottom line: With parking already an issue, newfound restrictions mean truckers need to explore other legal parking solutions in the San Antonio area. Enforcement of these rules will commence after 90 days.