On Sunday morning, Kitchener residents should remember that the temporary overnight parking ban on city streets goes into effect.
All cars parked on city streets from 2:30 a.m. to 6 a.m. between Dec. 1 and March 31 are subject to a $30 fine.
The ban is in place to allow city workers to clear the streets of snow and ice with fewer impediments.
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A similar ban takes effect in Cambridge on Jan. 1, while Waterloo doesn’t allow on-street parking between 2:30 a.m. to 6 a.m. at any time of the year.
Kitchener says it is also launching overnight parking exemptions this year.
Kitchener residents are able to apply to park their car in a legal space during the winter months five times a year per licence plate.
A spokesperson for Kitchener told Global News that this can be done online (form to go live on Nov. 30) or by calling the corporate contact centre at 519-741-2345.
They said exemptions are unavailable during snow events.
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Kitchener residents should be reminded that we are entering the snow event season, although one was already issued on Remembrance Day.
These are declared when a significant snowfall is predicted and triggers the tag-and-tow bylaw. During a snow ban, vehicles are not allowed to be parked anywhere on local streets.
A snow event is generally declared around 5 p.m., with snow bans taking effect at midnight.
Vehicles parked on the street during a snow event can incur a fine of $80 and will be towed if a snowplow is unable to take care of business during a snow event.
In Waterloo and Cambridge, there are also similar rules in place for a snow event.
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