The city of San Antonio has officially approved an amendment to the city’s code that will restrict semi truck parking within city limits. 

The attempt to amend the ordinance started about three years ago, and was approved by the San Antonio, Texas city council on Thursday, March 20th. 

According to KSAT, semi truck parking was already prohibited on residential streets, but the amendment will ban semi trucks from parking within 1,000 feet of residential areas between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m. The amendment allows exceptions for semi trucks loading, unloading, or making emergency repairs. 

The amendment also raises the fine for violating the ordinance from $35 to $500. The change will go into effect in 30 days – April 19th, 2025. Truckers will be allowed a 60 day warning period before any fines are issued, and citations will only be issued after 90 days. 

“It is our duty as elected officials to protect our residents, and our city streets are not meant to serve as free parking for these oversized vehicles,” said Pelaez. “After nearly three years of debate, I’m confident this option pulls from every lever.”