runaway parents Posted January 4, 2023 Report Share Posted January 4, 2023 New law in Macon area starting January 1st. Law does not allow commercial vehicles and trailers over 8,000 to 10,000 pounds to park at home in the area. The the law effects truck drivers RV owners and more. Law also applies to public parking lots such as shopping centers. Hopefully this doesn't gain momentum and spread out West. We've already had Neighbors in the neighborhood complaining about semis Park in their front yards . I hope this don't open up another can of worms but what are your thoughts on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindrift Posted January 4, 2023 Report Share Posted January 4, 2023 If I was an adjacent property owner I'd be happy...even in the face of promulgating another law. Quote 2012 F350 KR CC DRW w/ some stuff 2019 Arctic Fox 32-5MCindy and Tom, Kasey and Maggie (our Newfie and Berner) Oh...I forgot the five kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted January 5, 2023 Report Share Posted January 5, 2023 3 hours ago, runaway parents said: what are your thoughts on this? Any change like this would have had a period for public input. It may have even been an election issue. Did you attend? Vote? Make your voice heard? Quote I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runaway parents Posted January 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2023 52 minutes ago, Darryl&Rita said: Any change like this would have had a period for public input. It may have even been an election issue. Did you attend? Vote? Make your voice heard? Nope first I've heard about it and it's on the other side of the country from where I'm at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted January 5, 2023 Report Share Posted January 5, 2023 4 hours ago, runaway parents said: what are your thoughts on this? 14 minutes ago, runaway parents said: on the other side of the country from where I'm at Then I think the good people of Macon, Georgia have excercised their rights. Quote I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted January 5, 2023 Report Share Posted January 5, 2023 Rules similar to this are enacted all over the country, all the time. Usually, they're zoning ordinances, meant to protect residential areas from blatant commercial activity, but sometimes things get out of hand. We don't know all the details here, and frankly, since it's many hundreds of miles from me, I don't really care. It's their town, they can do as they see fit. Quote KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted January 5, 2023 Report Share Posted January 5, 2023 A little digging, and it appears the law was voted in, in 1998, with an exemption period that has now expired. With that kind of lead time, anyone complaining of oppresion hasn't been paying attention. Quote I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runaway parents Posted January 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2023 Isn't this interesting please Google Macon Georgia bans commercial vehicles parking in residential areas. Seems like this is pretty recent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danfreda1 Posted January 5, 2023 Report Share Posted January 5, 2023 Our trucks are not commercial. RVs are not commercial. Why does this affect us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runaway parents Posted January 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2023 9 hours ago, Danfreda1 said: Our trucks are not commercial. RVs are not commercial. Why does this affect us? Check out the article it includes RVs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted January 5, 2023 Report Share Posted January 5, 2023 (edited) https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/local/macon-bibb-now-restricts-trucks-18-wheeler-parking-in-georgia/93-629b181d-a894-49bf-88c4-5efbdab3557d https://backthetruckup.com/anti-truck-parking-laws-macon/ Edited January 5, 2023 by 2gypsies Quote Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runaway parents Posted January 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2023 1 hour ago, 2gypsies said: https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/local/macon-bibb-now-restricts-trucks-18-wheeler-parking-in-georgia/93-629b181d-a894-49bf-88c4-5efbdab3557d https://backthetruckup.com/anti-truck-parking-laws-macon/ Thank you that's where I got my information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted January 6, 2023 Report Share Posted January 6, 2023 OK, after reading that news report, which is not an accurate rendition of the city ordnance or law; proof of that is where it says he drives 70 hrs a day.; they say "commercial' trucks and RV's over those weights may not be parked in front of a house. Evidently parking beside or behind the house is approved. Much ado about nothing for RVers IMO. Quote 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydrvr Posted January 6, 2023 Report Share Posted January 6, 2023 10 hours ago, Ray,IN said: OK, after reading that news report, which is not an accurate rendition of the city ordnance or law; proof of that is where it says he drives 70 hrs a day.; they say "commercial' trucks and RV's over those weights may not be parked in front of a house. Evidently parking beside or behind the house is approved. Much ado about nothing for RVers IMO. I imagine he meant 70 hours a week. That tracks with logbook regs. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted January 6, 2023 Report Share Posted January 6, 2023 12 hours ago, Ray,IN said: OK, after reading that news report, which is not an accurate rendition of the city ordnance or law; proof of that is where it says he drives 70 hrs a day.; they say "commercial' trucks and RV's over those weights may not be parked in front of a house. Evidently parking beside or behind the house is approved. Much ado about nothing for RVers IMO. My sentiments ^, exactly . Quote Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 10 hours ago, Jaydrvr said: I imagine he meant 70 hours a week. That tracks with logbook regs. Jay I'm sure he knew, but the news medial did not pay attention to detail, which is the whole point of my reply. The story was reported with as much sensationalism as possible and facts were omitted or disguised. Quote 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydrvr Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 3 hours ago, Ray,IN said: I'm sure he knew, but the news medial did not pay attention to detail, which is the whole point of my reply. The story was reported with as much sensationalism as possible and facts were omitted or disguised. It's been a long time since the media paid any attention to facts and details. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotreker Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 I park my rig behind a 5' fence in the city of Denver. So far so good and could not imagine having to pay for storage. A few neighbors park there 5er's next to the house and do not have a fence. Our city codes say they should be behind the fence but of course this is not enforced. Quote Volvo 670 / 2006 10-Speed ATV's & Sleds 2017 Host Mammoth Slide-In Camper on Deck Jackalopee Build article published here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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