HRM’s Overnight Winter Parking Ban Remains In Effect

Friday, March 2, 2012 – HRM is advising residents that the overnight winter parking ban will remain in effect overnight tonight from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. (Saturday, March 3) and will remain in effect until further notice. Crews still need to complete the clearing of side streets where cars were parked and to ensure all catch basins are free of snow in advance of tomorrow’s heavy rainfall forecast. Please ensure your vehicle is off the street and not interfering with operations.
 
The weather and snow clearing operations will dictate how long the overnight ban will remain in effect. HRM will notify residents when it has been lifted through Public Service Announcements, halifax.ca, 490-4000 and you can follow us on Twitter “@hfxgov”.
 
Provincial legislation (Section 139 of the Motor Vehicle Act) provides that people remove their vehicles from the streets, day or night, in the event of a snow or ice event. Vehicles obstructing snow removal or winter maintenance operations can be removed at the owner’s cost, regardless of time or date.
 
HRM requests that residents remove any street obstructions whenever possible during snow clearing operations. Items such as basketball nets and organic green carts hinder proper snow clearing and can result in damage to property and equipment.
 
HRM thanks you for your cooperation.
 
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Contact:
Michaelyn Thompson
HRM Communications
490-5940
thompsom@halifax.ca