Although it’s not winter – not quite yet anyway – winter parking restrictions have already gone into effect for all Sartell streets and alleys.
The restrictions began Nov. 1 and will last until April 1.
A city ordinance prohibits parking on any city street, alley or thoroughfare between the hours of 1-7 a.m.
The prohibition will remain in effect for five months whether or not snow is on the ground at any particular time. Any vehicles parked in violation of the ordinance may be ticketed and towed, with the vehicles’ owners responsible for any expenses.
The fine for violating the ordinance is $25, with an additional $5 if the fine is not paid within seven days.
Police-department officials are requesting homeowners and renters in the city inform their guests and visiting family members of the winter-parking rules.
An ambitious effort has been made to remind motorists of the ordinance with postings on the city’s electronic bulletin boards, the city’s website, welcome packets for new residents, inserts with utility bills and signs at the entrance roads to the city.
