Chicago's Overnight Winter Parking Ban With 200 Violation Fines Returns Monday
Chicago's overnight parking ban resumes on Monday, aligning with a major snowstorm forecasted to bring over 10 inches of snow. The ban, enforced on 107 miles of main streets from 3 a. m. to 7 p. m.
daily, is clearly marked with signs indicating the restrictions from December 1 to April 1. Vehicles parked in these areas face towing fees of $150, a $60 ticket, and a $25 daily storage fee. Cole Stallard, commissioner of the city's Department of Streets and Sanitation, emphasized that the ban allows for better planning and execution of snow removal operations. In addition, a "two-inch parking ban" will be implemented whenever snowfall exceeds two inches, impacting another 500 miles of streets. City snowplows will navigate these roads to ensure safety and accessibility during winter storms.
Chicagoans are advised to look for posted signs and to call 311 if their vehicle is towed. The city plans to post warning flyers on vehicles parked in tow zones ahead of the storm.