BRATTLEBORO — The Parking Department notes that the municipal winter parking ban is now in effect. Here are the main things to remember:
• Overnight parking is forbidden on all streets in the town. Vehicles parked for longer than one hour between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. may be ticketed and towed at the owner's expense.
• The town's flashing-light system and sign-board program both alert citizens when plowing will take place.
A flashing amber light designates the need to remove snow from parking lots. A flashing purple light designates the need to remove snow from the streets. Snow removal starts at 11 p.m.
The Department of Public Works will also place sign boards around town with notification of pending snow removals.
• During snowstorms, vehicles must be parked under cover in the Transportation Center.
• Vehicles may be towed at any time if they are hampering snow plowing or snow removal.
The winter parking ban will will remain in effect until April 15, 2023.