The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is reminding truckers that “residential streets aren’t truck stops” after recently citing a driver for illegal parking.

On April 30, CHP’s Merced Division took to social media with a warning for the trucking community about parking in residential areas.

According to CHP, Officer Garza issued a citation after spotting a semi truck parked on a street in a residential area, which troopers say is “a common complaint we receive.”

From CHP:

“While it might seem harmless, parking large trucks in residential areas can block visibility for other drivers, damage curbs and landscaping, and create safety concerns for pedestrians. These areas are not designed to accommodate the size and weight of commercial vehicles, and most cities have ordinances prohibiting it.

If you’re a commercial driver, please plan ahead and use designated truck stops or commercial parking areas. If you’re a resident seeing these issues in your neighborhood, know that we are listening and taking action.

Let’s keep our neighborhoods safe and accessible for everyone.“

Merced County, California, has an ordinance on the books preventing any vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or more from parking in residential districts, with exceptions for drivers making pickups or deliveries, whether or not signs are posted.