West Hartford Declares Parking Ban Starting Late Tonight

WEST HARTFORD, CT — A parking ban will take effect in West Hartford starting at 11 p.m. tonight, Feb. 6.

The ban is due to forecasted snowfall and will remain in effect until further notice. This measure allows West Hartford Department of Public Works crews to remove snow from curb to curb.

During a parking ban, on-street parking is prohibited. Cars left on the road pose a safety hazard and may be fined or towed.

The new Blue Light Parking Ban Notification System will flash during the ban. \

These blue lights are located on traffic control mast arms at key signalized intersections along Farmington Avenue, from Trout Brook Drive to the Hartford city line.

Residents needing off-street parking can use municipal lots, garages, and public school lots. Rules and regulations apply, and fees may be observed.

The town requests that cars be parked close together in municipal lots. This practice assists plow drivers in clearing snow efficiently.

Enforcement of the parking ban will be handled by the West Hartford Police Department, which is assisting the Department of Public Works.

Vehicles violating the ban will be ticketed and towed. Snow removal contractors are reminded not to push snow from private driveways and lots into the street.

West Hartford property owners are responsible for clearing snow and ice from sidewalks along their property line.

Town ordinance requires this to be done within 12 hours after the storm or sunrise, whichever is later.

This is especially important for sidewalks near schools, public buildings, and commercial areas.

Snow-clearing violations can be reported to the West Hartford Police Department at (860) 523-5203.

Residents are also asked to help the Fire Department by shoveling a 3-foot radius around fire hydrants.

The town encourages signing up for the Community Advisory Notification System for emergency alerts and other important community news.