How to park on the freeway on and off ramp without getting cited?

Posted by OracleTrucker@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 15 comments

So what’s the trick? I see many truck drivers parking on the ramps, so I’m thinking there has to be a way to do it without having problems the next morning. I know this practice is generally not recommended and it’s even prohibited in some mega trucking companies.

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Waisted-Desert@reddit

Location is important. If [THIS](https://www.cincinnati.com/gcdn/presto/2021/04/02/PCIN/32025313-a024-4ace-870f-40b9099bee28-NoParking1_1.jpg) is the on-ramp in question, don't risk it. If [THIS](https://dss.fosterwebmarketing.com/upload/156/Google-Maps-Street-View-Exit-34-190-July-2018-4.JPG) is the on-ramp, go for it.

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OracleTrucker@reddit (OP)

The second one looks like the ramp on I-84 for the TA in North Bend, WA. Hahaha.

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tvieno@reddit

Put your orange triangles out.

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OracleTrucker@reddit (OP)

I’ve used that method once in the past for a 30 min break on a shoulder, but for a 10-hr break that might not work because a DOT officer will want you out of there in 2 hrs. About the only thing it would do is prevent you from a getting a DOT violation and citation. I suppose if a DOT officer stops to check on you, then you can then PC to a truck stop.

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the_clam_farmer@reddit

>I’ve used that method (along with my 4-ways on) in the past for a 30 min break on a shoulder 🤦

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OracleTrucker@reddit (OP)

Obviously it’s unethical to use this method, but it does work when in a bind. I had to mention the 4-way flashers because only having the triangles out might not be enough to prevent one from getting a violation, although most cops will probably let it slide when one is on the shoulder for “emergency” reasons. No triangles, no 4-way flashers, and even not obeying a traffic sign are all separate DOT violations.

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the_clam_farmer@reddit

Ethics? DOT? My man, it is **dangerous.** That is why you don't take a 30 on the side of a highway/freeway/interstate. If you are sitting there for a half-hour with your triangles out and 4 ways on, you are also now creating a situation on the roadway where people will be trying to merge away from the shoulder to avoid you. Plus I don't see a justification for it other than laziness or poor trip planning.

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OracleTrucker@reddit (OP)

I was referring to the shoulder of the on/off ramp, not the shoulder of the actual freeway. I should have been more specific about this.

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the_clam_farmer@reddit

Gotcha

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Yadilie@reddit

They don't care and are risking it. I85N near the Chewy warehouse in North Carolina they specifically put a DOT road sign up saying don't park. Citations will be given. They still park there. Couple days ago I finally saw a trooper out there giving them tickets late at night.  Honestly if you're going to do on/off ramps and are willing to risk it then be on the on-ramp. A lot safer.

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VictorHelios1@reddit

You have to get out and perform the dance of parking permission, then hang a sock filled with roughly 100$ in unmarked singles off your door handle for the ramp fairy. If you wake up and it’s gone you are in the clear. Otherwise there’s a chance of getting a fine. You’ll have to find the next ramp and perform the dance of shame, and leave the aforementioned sock behind to attone.

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How to park on the freeway on and off ramp without getting cited?

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