Declared Snow Route Parking Ban in effect starting tonight at midnight

Released: December 7, 2016 at 7:01 a.m.
Parking prohibited on snow routes from midnight to 7:00 a.m.

Winnipeg, MB - In order to facilitate a major plowing operation on main routes, a Declared Snow Route Parking Ban will be in effect starting tonight at midnight (Thursday, December 8 at 12:00 a.m.).

The Declared Snow Route Parking Ban extends the Annual Snow Route Parking Ban by two hours, prohibiting parking on any designated snow route between midnight and 7:00 a.m.

Due to heavy amounts of snow, City crews are continuing to salt, sand and plow main routes, bus routes and collector streets today and tonight using motor graders. Sidewalks on main routes and active transportation paths adjacent to main routes are also being cleared until completed. Clearing of snow from back lanes began this morning at 7:00 a.m. and will continue until completed.

Avoid a ticket and tow
Vehicles parked in violation of the Declared Snow Route Parking Ban may receive a $100 ticket ($50 if paid early), and may be towed to the towing company’s compound. The Declared Snow Route Parking Ban will be in place until snow clearing is completed and the public will be notified when the ban is lifted. At such time, the Annual Snow Route Parking Ban will continue to be in effect from 2:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Snow routes are clearly marked with signs like these:

snow route signs

Citizens are encouraged to check their streets for snow route signs, or if unsure, to call 311 or use the online Address Lookup Tool.

To find out if a Declared Snow Route Parking Ban is in place, check knowyourzone.winnipeg.ca or contact 311, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week by phone at 311, or by email at .

More information about parking bans is available at knowyourzone.winnipeg.ca

Download the official City of Winnipeg Know Your Zone mobile app
The City of Winnipeg's "Know Your Zone" app is now available for free download at the Apple App Store and Google Play App Store. For more information about the app, please visit knowyourzone.winnipeg.ca/app

Sign-up for winter parking ban notifications
The City also offers free email and Twitter notifications which advise subscribers when additional parking bans go into effect. To sign up for notifications visit knowyourzone.winnipeg.ca or contact 311, open 24 hours every day, by phone at 311 or by email at .

Think safety this winter - Stay Back, Stay Safe

Motorists are reminded to drive to winter road conditions at all times and to use extreme caution when driving near any plowing or sanding equipment.

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