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SNOW EMERGENCY

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A snow emergency may be declared by the Commissioner of Public Works (in consultation with the Mayor) to assist in snow removal. A snow emergency is declared in the City of Milwaukee whenever snow falls during any period of 24 hours or less to a depth which is determined and declared by the Commissioner of Public Works to constitute a serious public hazard impairing transportation, the movement of food and fuel supplies, medical care, fire, health, and police protection, and other vital facilities of the city. Such emergency is declared to continue for a period of 72 hours or until such earlier time as snow-plowing operations have been declared completed by the Commissioner of Public Works.

During a snow emergency, these parking restrictions are in effect:

Night parking regulations are in effect from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
No parking is allowed on arterials, bus lines, or through-highways from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Vehicles parked on streets designated as "Snow Route Tow Away Zones" will be ticketed and towed when a snow emergency is declared.
No parking is allowed on the side of the street signed "No Parking from December 1st to March 1st" or with a monthly alteration of the prohibited side.
Posted signs for other parking restrictions must be obeyed, specifically the 4" Rule. On other residential streets, comply with the alternate side night parking regulations.
To obtain the posted parking regulations for a specific street, go to Street Parking Regulations
To obtain unposted winter parking regulations for a specific street, go to Winter Parking Regulations
MPS has agreed to make the following school playgrounds available for parking during snow emergencies, from 7:00 P.M. - 7:00 A.M. and designated cleanup periods.