Parking in Milwaukee is already confusing, and it’s about to get worse with winter parking regulations starting Sunday, Dec. 1. To help drivers prepare, we have a list below of the winter parking regulations according to the City of Milwaukee.
When does winter parking take effect?
- December 1st to March 1st
Where can’t I park?
- No overnight parking on through highways and bus routes during 2 a.m. and 6 a.m.
- Visit Street Parking Regulations for specific streets.
What if I have an overnight parking permit or a temporary parking permit?
- Alternate side parking is allowed for people with overnight and temporary parking permits.
- You can park on both sides from March 1 to Dec 1.
- For specific streets, click here.
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What happens if I park incorrectly during winter parking regulations?
- Citation tickets range from $50 to $150, and the vehicle may be towed at the owner’s expense.
EXCEPTIONS
4-inch rule
- Some places may have parking on both sides of the street until a 4-inch snowfall.
- When there’s a snowfall of 4 inches or more, then the street side with the posting will become a no-parking zone.
Specific Side parking
- Some areas will be restricted to parking on one side of the street.
- From Dec 1 to March 1 the specific one-side parking will alternate street sides monthly or will be one specific street side during that time.
Snow Emergency
- When a snow emergency is declared, all parking regulations will go into effect from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- The city will put up “Snow Route Tow Away Zone” and “Temporary No Parking Tow Away” signs to assist in clean-up.
- Cars parked violating the signs will be towed away at the owner’s expense.
What is a snow emergency?
- The Commissioner of Public Works will declare a snow emergency when in 24 hours or less, the snow falls to a hazardous depth that hinders vital operations.
- Snow emergencies are widely publicized and will be known through radio and television stations.
- The emergency will be in effect for a 72-hour period or until snowplow operations have been declared completed by the Commissioner of Public Works.
Where can I park for snow emergencies?
- Milwaukee Public School will have some playgrounds and parking lots available for overnight parking during declared snow emergencies.
- Call the Department of Public Works at (414) 286-8282 to find a location near you or click here to see the list of locations.
How to stay informed and up to date on winter regulations:
For the latest information, you can sign up for parking text email notifications. The Department of Public Works will also post updates on their X and Facebook pages.
You can also visit the City of Milwaukee's Parking Regulations page for more information.
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