Salem's Winter Parking Ban Begins Nov. 15​

SALEM, NH — The town of Salem's winter parking ban is in effect from Nov. 15, 2017, through April 15, 2018, between the hours 12:00 and 6 a.m. On street parking is prohibited during these time frames. Additionally, on street parking is prohibited at any time during a declared snow emergency.

A snow emergency, according to a police press statement, is defined as three (3) inches or more of snow accumulation during a snow event.

The Salem Police Department, in conjunction with the Salem Department of Public Works, requests that residents, and visitors, follow these parking restrictions during this upcoming winter season. In order to maintain the highest level of public safety during and after snowstorms, it is important that the Department of Public Works be able to quickly and efficiently clear the streets of snow.

• INFORMATIONAL FLIERS will be placed on vehicles parked on the streets from Nov. 15, until Nov. 22, 2017.
• WARNINGS will be issued from Nov. 23, until Nov. 30, 2017.
• PARKING CITATIONS will be issued to all vehicles in violation of the winter parking ban starting on Dec. 1, 2017 until April 15, 2018.

The Salem Police Department and the Department of Public Works thank you in advance for your cooperation with the winter parking ban.

Submitted by Capt. Joel Dolan of the Salem Police Department. Image via Patch file photo.