Security is not just a feature—it’s a requirement. City ordinances and building codes in Las Vegas require truck parking facilities to install adequate lighting and security systems to deter theft, ensure public safety, and assist law enforcement in emergencies.

According to Las Vegas Development Services, key requirements include:

• Minimum 2-foot candle lighting across all active parking areas
• Security fencing at least 6 feet tall with lockable gates
• Video surveillance systems that record and store footage for a minimum of 30 days
• Clearly visible signage with contact information for property managers

Fencing and gates must not obstruct fire access lanes or emergency exits. All security infrastructure must be shown in the submitted site plan to receive permit approval.

“We added motion-activated cameras after a break-in, and it immediately reduced incidents,” says Raj P., owner of a 50-slot lot in North Las Vegas. “Drivers feel safer, and our insurance premiums dropped.”

Security isn’t optional—it’s an investment in your lot’s reputation and legal viability.

“One time I parked off Cheyenne near a distribution center,” recalls Jordan M., a driver from Reno. “No lights. Someone slashed my tires and I didn’t realize it until I tried to roll out the next morning. I was stranded for hours.”

Proper lighting serves multiple purposes: it deters criminal activity, increases visibility for maneuvering large vehicles, and gives drivers a sense of security. Yet many areas popular with overnight truckers lack even basic street lamps, leaving massive vehicles and their drivers in total darkness.

Property owners and developers can dramatically increase safety and attract more truckers by installing LED lighting, motion-detecting lights, and flood lamps over common parking zones. Cities like Las Vegas could incentivize these improvements through tax breaks, zoning incentives, or grant programs.

Drivers looking for safe parking should:

• Avoid unlit areas entirely, even if it means driving a few extra miles.
• Park near well-lit commercial properties, gas stations, or 24-hour businesses.
• Use mobile apps to report or flag areas with inadequate lighting.
• Keep portable LED lights in the cab for emergency visibility.

Safe parking is well-lit parking. With a small investment, we can brighten the road ahead for every driver who passes through Las Vegas.