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San Francisco's RV crackdown ensnares non-homeless residents

08.09.2026 06:00 1 min 1 source РУС
The San Francisco Standard ENG

San Francisco's two-hour parking limit on large vehicles, effective since November 2025, has led to ticketing and towing of vehicles owned by residents who are not homeless. At least 28 such residents reported enforcement actions between November 2025 and July 2026, according to city records. The city has towed over 360 vehicles and issued nearly 1,100 citations under the new rule. Officials say the policy aims to reduce vehicular homelessness, but critics argue it unfairly affects those who use large vehicles for work or recreation.

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