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Two US cities tighten rules for people living in cars and RVs

09.06.2026 11:01 1 min 2 sources
The Salt Lake Tribune HRV + 1 more
Two US cities tighten rules for people living in cars and RVs
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In Brief

Salt Lake City and Palo Alto are introducing new restrictions on overnight stays and parking of vehicles, affecting hundreds of people living in cars and RVs. Homeless advocates criticize the measures.

Two US cities are simultaneously tightening rules for people living in vehicles.

Salt Lake City

Authorities are considering amendments banning sleeping or living in any vehicle on public property — streets, sidewalks, and parks. The ban would be in effect from 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM, except during periods of extreme cold. A city council vote is scheduled for May. Homeless advocates call the proposed measures 'barbaric'.

Palo Alto

The city is ramping up enforcement of RV parking rules. Starting December 8, it plans to ban the rental and street parking of detached trailers, while available spots in secure lots are limited. Since the start of the year, police have towed 31 vehicles and issued 447 tickets for violating the 72-hour parking limit. Hundreds of RV residents remain in limbo.

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Expansion of Ban on Living in Vehicles in Salt Lake City

20.04.2026 The Salt Lake Tribune HRV

Palo Alto ramps up RV parking enforcement as new bans loom

13.11.2025 Palo Alto Online ENG

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