Chicago’s annual Winter Overnight Parking Ban on critical arterial streets is now effective until March 31, 2016.
There are 107 miles of city streets considered critical arterial streets, and the nightly ban is in effect between the hours of 3:00am and 7:00am regardless of the presence of snow.
Violators of the Winter Overnight Parking Ban may face a $150 towing fee (minimum), a $60 ticket and a daily storage fee of $20.Vehicles in violation of the ban will be towed to Pounds 2 (10301 South Doty Avenue) or 6 (701 North Sacramento).
Please click on the following link to see a MAP of streets that are affected by the Overnight Parking Ban.
Overnight parking restriction signs are posted throughout the designated routes. Please be aware of these signs indicating the parking restrictions.
The 2 inch winter parking ban on marked arterial streets or “Snow Routes” is in effect year round to allow emergency vehicles and snow clearing equipment to pass. These parking restrictions are strictly enforced when snow accumulation of over 2 inches is present.
Please click on the following link to see a MAP of streets that are effected by the Arterial Street Snow Route Ban.
Arterial Street Snow Route parking restriction signs are posted throughout the designated routes. Please be aware of these signs indicating the parking restrictions. For more information on the overnight parking ban, click here.
