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Winter parking info
Everything you need to know before a blizzard hits
By Marlyn Fink
“We are more likely to tow in the event of a snow emergency” – Lt. Terry Zimmerman, Shorewood Police Department
After last year’s snow-filled winter, it’s important to know the in’s and out’s of winter street parking around the campus area to avoid the cost of parking tickets.
During the winter months, from Dec. 1 to March 1, the city of Milwaukee prohibits overnight street parking on any through highway or Milwaukee Transit bus routes. But, these streets are not posted with signs. You can see a list of the streets that apply by visiting the Milwaukee Public Works website, www.mpw.net.
There are certain streets within the city that have signs reading no parking on the street when snowfall reaches a height of four inches. If this occurs, parking on the side of the street where the sign is posted is illegal until the snow is removed.
In the case of city-wide snow emergency, several parking restrictions will occur. During a snow emergency, night parking rules run from 11 p.m. until 6 a.m. and any cars parked in violation will be ticketed and towed. Snow emergency notices are usually broadcasted via television and radio, and temporary parking signs are posted.
If you live in the Village of Shorewood, just north of campus, these parking policies may vary and it’s vital to understand their rules and regulations as well.
According to Lt. Terry Zimmerman of the Shorewood Police Department, there are winter parking signs posted on all Shorewood streets. These regulations again, are in effect from Dec. 1 until Mar. 1. Zimmerman also explained that parking during this time is limited to one side of the street and he strongly advises abiding by the signs as to avoid winter parking tickets.
These tickets are $20 and do not result in a tow, however this changes if a snow emergency occurs in which case all street parking is restricted in Shorewood.
“We are more likely to tow in the event of a snow emergency,” Zimmerman states. “Especially if the car parked is hazardous or an obstruction to traffic.”
To find out more information on winter parking in Shorewood go to the village website at www.villageofshorewood.org. And visit www.mpw.net for city of Milwaukee winter parking regulations.
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