As residents enjoy the dog days of summer, The City of Airdrie is reminding those who utilize Recreational Vehicles (RVs) as part of their summer getaway, of the rules and regulations of parking one's RV.

According to The City, traffic bylaws stipulate that a vehicle cannot be parked on the side of a roadway for more than 72 consecutive hours and that parked vehicles can't block driveways.

"This means vehicles can't park within 1.5 metres of a driveway," The City stated.

Vehicles can't park within five metres of intersections or fire hydrants and the vehicle must be attached to a trailer at all times. 

"If together the truck and trailer measure longer than nine metres, they can only park on the street for loading and unloading purposes - no longer than 24 hours. Trucks and trailers together, measuring under nine metres can park on the street for no longer than 72 hours."

It's best to park your vehicle as close to the curb as possible (30 centimetres), but remember to keep in mind that trailers must not extend over the sidewalk or pathway.

"Parking in an alley is allocated for loading and unloading purposes only – 15-minute limit for passenger vehicles and 30-minute limit for commercial and recreational vehicles."

Fines related to RVs can range from $50 to $75. 

"In the event of a second offence within a 12-period, the penalty instead of prosecution and the specified penalty doubles; and in the event of a third offence within a 12-month period, the penalty instead of prosecution and the specified penalty triple," Airdrie's Traffic Bylaw states.

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