Orland Park Expected To Enact Snow Parking Rules This Weekend

ORLAND PARK, IL -- The Village of Orland Park Public Works Department will enforce winter parking rules as Winter Storm Harper blows through the south suburbs. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning in effect through noon Saturday, Jan. 19, for the Orland Park area. Heavy snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches and gusting winds up to 35 mph are in the forecast.

In the event of two inches or more of snowfall, the village’s snow parking ban will be in effect for Orland Park. Parking on village streets is prohibited when tw­o or more inches of snow have fallen. Parked vehicles must be kept off the street for 10 hours after it snows, to enable plowing crews to make clear passes. Vehicles parked on the street during the winter parking ban will be ticketed.

The village requests that residents keep trash toters behind the curb line to prevent them from rolling into the street. Residents should never push shoveled snow into the street and always to the lawn or parkway. Also, residents who are physically able are asked to clear a path to fire hydrants from the street, clearing a three-foot perimeter around the hydrant so firefighters can access it quickly and easily in an emergency.

The AAA Chicago Motor Club recommends accelerating and decelerating slowly in snow allowing extra time to slow down at stop lights. Motorists are encouraged to drive slowly in snow giving themselves time to maneuver. The normal dry pavement following distance of three to four seconds should be increased to eight to 10 seconds. The increased margin of safety will offer longer distance needed to stop. AAA recommends staying home if you don't have to go out.

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