Evanston declares overnight snow-route parking ban

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Updated: February 17, 2012 10:50AM

The city of Evanston has declared an overnight snow route parking ban starting at 11 p.m. Friday.

Under the ban, vehicles are prohibited from parking on streets designated as snow routes (with red, white and blue signs) from 11 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday, now that more than two inches of snow has blanketed Evanston streets.

Emergency sirens will sound at 8:15 p.m. to remind vehicle owners to move their cars before 11 p.m. Friday.

During tonight’s ban, main thoroughfares designated as snow routes (such as Dempster, Main and Oakton streets) will be cleared first. Even if plows have been through, snow removal operations may require return visits by city trucks during the seven-hour parking ban.

The fine for violating the snow route parking ban is $50 plus towing and storage charges.

When community members move their cars to nearby side streets, they are reminded to follow the snow clearing regulations for that side street.

Inquiries about snow removal may be made by calling 311 or visiting cityofevanston.org/311 on the web.

For updates on Evanston’s snow situation, tune in to 1650-AM, turn on cable television Channel 16, visit the city’s website, consult the city’s Facebook/Twitter/City Blog from its home page, sign up for electronic news alerts on the city’s home page or call (847) 864-SNOW to hear a recorded message.