A PARKING BAN BEGINS AT 11PM TONIGHT
The Department of Public Works is preparing for a winter storm tonight. A Parking Ban will begin at 11 PM on Monday, January 15, 2024, until further notice.
During a Parking Ban, no on-street parking is allowed so that Public Works crews can remove snow from curb to curb. Cars left on the road create a safety hazard for all concerned. The owner will receive a fine and the car may be towed.
Please take this parking ban seriously and make safe plans for your vehicle.
OFF-STREET PARKING
Now is a good time to start planning off-street parking before the parking ban begins.
If you have limited parking where you live, you may park in the municipal lots and garages. School lots are not available. Pay-to-park fees will apply at municipal center parking lots and parking garages. Motorists may register their plate using one of the kiosks INSIDE the garage or a mobile app (i.e. Flowbird app or PassportParking app).
Please park cars close together in municipal lots. Do not leave parking spaces between cars. This helps plow drivers clear snow efficiently.
ENFORCEMENT
The West Hartford Police Department will proactively assist the Department of Public Works to ensure that the roads are clear of illegally parked vehicles. Cars in violation of the parking ban will be ticketed and towed.
Snow removal contractors are reminded not to push snow from driveways and private parking lots into the street.
SIDEWALKS
Per Town ordinance, West Hartford property owners are responsible for removing snow and ice from the sidewalk along their property line within 12 hours after the storm or sunrise, whichever is later, and keeping them clear of snow and ice. Heavily used sidewalks near schools, public buildings, and commercial areas are essential. To report a snow-clearing violation, please call the West Hartford Police Department at (860) 523-5203.
HYDRANTS
Please help the Fire Department and protect neighboring properties by shoveling around fire hydrants.
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Check out the Ready.gov website on how to prepare for winter storms: https://www.ready.gov/winter-weather
