San Diego Police Address Issue of Illegally Parked RVs in the City

Before dawn at Mission Bay, San Diego Police began knocking on the doors of illegally parked RVs, giving occupants the option to move to H-Barracks or face a $173 ticket. Sgt. Michael Wallace observed a larger-than-usual presence of RVs, noting that the area receives the highest complaints regarding parking violations.

Under the city’s Oversized Vehicle Ordinance, parking RVs on city streets between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. is prohibited, aimed at alleviating safety concerns. Officers encounter between 50 to 75 RVs each night, and while some occupants are on vacation, others are facing hardship. For those accepting a referral to H-Barracks, there’s an opportunity to access various support services without incurring a fine. Despite challenges, Wallace indicated that even minor interactions can be a meaningful first step toward change, as they continue these efforts to address the growing RV parking issue.