Online Poll: Should Cheyenne Ban Oversize Vehicles?

The Cheyenne City Council is considering a ban on oversize vehicles on city streets.

The proposed law would ban parking oversized vehicles on city streets for more than 72 hours, allowing for the purpose of loading, unloading, winterizing or de-winterizing the vehicle.

The proposal defines 'oversized vehicle": "Oversized vehicle" shall mean any vehicle or any combination of vehicles which exceeds twenty-five (25) feet in length, seven (7) feet in width or eight (8) feet in height, exclusive of projecting lights and other devices allowed by title 31, chapter 5, article 9 of Wyoming statutes. "Oversized vehicle" shall not include any tractor unit subject to Section 10.52.020 of the Cheyenne city code;"

It further defines vehicle "Vehicle" means any device, in, upon, or by which a person or property may be transported or drawn upon a public street, alley or highway, including house trailers and transportable homes that are not installed on a permanent foundation and not taxable as real property.

Supporters of the ban say it's a safety issue, especially on narrow streets where the vehicles can impede traffic and impair visibility. Some supporters also argue that using city streets to store the vehicles is taking advantage of the streets for a free service the vehicle owners should be paying for as part of the cost of owning such vehicles.

But opponents say it is a clear case of government overreach and a solution in search of a problem. They say they pay registration fees on the vehicles and should be able to park on the street just like any other vehicles. One opponent of the ban told the council on Monday called ban supporters ''Karens" who should mind their own business.

So what do you think? Take our poll and give us your opinion!