A homeowners association fined a family for parking their RV in their own driveway. The owners parked the RV on the public street in front of the HOA president's house for a week, exploiting a local parking rule, after which the HOA stopped complaining.

San Diego authorities have resumed active enforcement of an oversized vehicle ordinance following a legal settlement. Over seven months, police issued more than 3,000 citations for overnight street parking. Officers offer violators the alternative of a designated safe parking lot, H Barracks, though its accessibility is currently being challenged in court.

Authorities in several US cities are imposing restrictions on parking for RVs used by homeless individuals. The new rules prohibit long-term parking in residential neighborhoods, following complaints from local residents. Municipalities cite sanitation and public order concerns as reasons for the measures.

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has given final approval to an ordinance expanding areas where parking large vehicles on roadways is prohibited. The rules target RVs and other vehicles exceeding 8 feet in width, 7.5 feet in height, or 20 feet in length. The restrictions, previously limited to a few cities, are now extended to areas including Azusa, East LA, and West LA.

After months of increased enforcement failed to resolve the problem, Palo Alto's City Council is considering a pilot parking permit program for oversized vehicles. The committee is also convening a regional meeting on April 17 to develop a coordinated response. The number of RVs parked on city streets doubled between 2023 and 2025, with roughly 400 unhoused individuals living in vehicles.

A city in the United States has introduced a $150 fine for parking RVs on the street in front of a residence. Using one's own yard to park such vehicles is also prohibited. The new regulations aim to control the use of residential areas.

Los Angeles County has preliminarily approved an expansion of areas where parking oversized vehicles on streets is prohibited. The ordinance defines 'nonconforming vehicles' as those exceeding 8 feet in width, 7.5 feet in height, or 20 feet in length, which includes many large RVs and campers. The restrictions will extend to several unincorporated areas of the county, including East Los Angeles and West Carson.

Palo Alto authorities have intensified enforcement against RVs and camper vans parked on city streets. The crackdown aims to clean up the streets but has left both neighbors, who complained about vehicle clusters, and van dwellers, who must now find new places to park, frustrated.

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the implementation of a Los Angeles program to remove RVs from city streets. The program, passed by the city council, allowed for the removal of vehicles parked near schools and daycare centers. The judge granted a temporary restraining order, halting the rollout of the new rules.

The mayor of San Francisco has signed a law banning RV parking on city streets. The new regulations impose restrictions on parking in residential areas and on public streets. The law aims to address issues related to vehicle dwelling within the city.

The NYPD is cracking down on an illegal RV encampment in Williamsbridge following neighborhood complaints. A joint operation with the Department of Sanitation in January resulted in 96 vehicles towed and 43 vehicles without plates. Residents reported issues with illegal dumping and concerns about wastewater disposal directly onto roadways.

The city of Gering, Nebraska, is advancing a ban on using RVs and campers as permanent residences on private lots. The ordinance passed its second reading despite some reservations. The proposed rules aim to regulate the use of recreational vehicles for dwelling within city limits.

The Hannibal Inspections Office and Police Department reminded residents about the ordinance against illegal RV parking. Violators are given a 10-day period to vacate, followed by a fine of $137 every 24 hours. Officials cite fire hazards from space heaters and instances of power theft as key safety concerns.

RV dwellers protested in San Diego on February 10, 2026, against the city's decision to resume ticketing people living in vehicles. They argue that the city's alternative safe parking sites, which are only open overnight, are ineffective, especially for disabled and low-income individuals. Protesters claim citations have cost some households over $4,000, complicating their ability to secure permanent housing.

The town council of Old Orchard Beach, Maine, has adopted an ordinance that effectively bans camping on public property. The new rules also limit temporary living arrangements in tents, campers, or structures on private property to 15 days without further town approval. The move aims to address a growing trend of unauthorized camping in the area.

The City of San Jose says an RV parking area on Santa Clara VTA property is operating illegally and violates multiple city codes. The unpermitted site on the east side of the Santa Teresa station opened without city approval or community meetings, unlike a sanctioned safe parking lot on the west side. VTA has until January 31 to bring the property into compliance.

The town of Rye, New Hampshire has enacted an immediate ban on overnight parking and camping. The ordinance, approved by the Select Board, targets surfers, vacationers, and visitors sleeping in vehicles, primarily along Ocean Boulevard (Route 1-A) during the summer season.

Zion National Park will prohibit oversized vehicles from its east entrance starting in mid-2026. Vehicles taller than 11'4", wider than 7'10", or longer than 35'9" must use the west entrance, adding up to an hour of travel time. The ban aims to reduce congestion and improve safety in the historic Zion-Mt. Carmel tunnel, which currently requires lane closures for large vehicles about 50 times daily.

The town of Rye has enacted a ban on overnight parking and camping in all vehicles, including campers and vans, citing public health and safety issues. The ordinance, effective immediately, prohibits the practice from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. on all town roads, parks, and beaches, with violators facing a $100 fine. Police state the measure primarily targets beachgoers and visitors, not the homeless population, and will initially focus on education over enforcement.

San Francisco authorities are investigating allegations that a man posing as a city outreach worker sold temporary parking permits to RV dwellers for cash. Four residents reported being offered the permits, which provide a six-month grace period from a citywide ban, for up to $500. The city's Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing confirmed the investigation and stated permits will be audited for authenticity.

Palo Alto City Council has approved ordinances banning 'vanlording' and detached trailers on city streets. The ban on renting RVs as living spaces and storing unconnected trailers takes effect immediately, with fines up to $500. The measures are part of a $7 million plan to address resident complaints about parked vehicles and sanitation issues.

Palo Alto has approved urgency ordinances to ban unattached trailers and prohibit renting out RVs parked on public streets, a practice termed 'vanlording'. The City Council voted 6-1 following complaints about traffic and sanitation issues in areas with high RV concentration. Enforcement for oversized vehicles begins after signage is installed, while the vanlord ban is effective immediately with fines of $500 per violation. The action coincides with a reported increase in the city's unsheltered population, 76% of whom live in vehicles.

A new ordinance in Ventura County prohibits overnight parking and camping adjacent to agricultural land. The rule, affecting 251 miles of roadside, aims to minimize risks to the county's $2 billion agricultural industry and address illegal dumping linked to such activities. It will take effect on January 1.

Jackson Township trustees have ordered a homeowner to remove an inoperable recreational vehicle from their property. The township's zoning department reported the older RV was parked with overgrown grass around it, and after sending multiple letters without a reply, trustees gave the owner 14 days to remove it or face removal at their own expense.

Palo Alto is increasing enforcement of RV parking rules and preparing new bans, leaving hundreds of residents in limbo. The city plans to ban the rental of RVs and parking of detached trailers on public streets as early as December 8, while designated safe parking sites are at capacity. Police have towed 31 vehicles and issued 447 citations for violating the 72-hour parking limit since the start of the year.

San Francisco began enforcing two-hour parking limits for oversized vehicles on November 1. The six-month permit program for homeless individuals living in RVs excludes many due to strict conditions, including accepting the city's first offer of temporary shelter.

San Francisco has begun enforcing a two-hour parking ban for recreational vehicles on city streets, starting with the Bayview neighborhood. At least a dozen RVs were towed on Wednesday, and advocates identified 41 more vehicles without permits that are now at risk. The city allocated $12.9 million for housing assistance, but many residents, some awaiting permit appeals, continue to live in their vehicles due to affordability.

Advocates for unhoused people protested San Francisco's new ban on long-term recreational vehicle parking. The city, which counted about 400 RVs in September, has issued permits to 332 vehicles, granting a six-month exemption and priority for permanent housing. Critics argue the city undercounted RVs and failed to notify all residents, while the closure of the city's only safe parking site earlier this year leaves no alternatives.

San Francisco's new law, which took effect over the weekend, bans RVs and other large vehicles from parking in one place for more than two hours, subjecting violators to fines or towing. Critics, including residents and advocates who rallied this week, argue the rules could displace people with few housing options and call for a pause on towing until new protections are in place. The city states its goal is to move residents into permanent housing, citing new budget allocations for rapid rehousing and hotel vouchers. Since enforcement began, the city has cited three unpermitted vehicles and towed two.

Residents living full-time in motorhomes protested in San Francisco. They are demanding a review of new parking regulations which they claim restrict their right to housing.