A parking ban will be in effect at 12:01 A.M. Saturday, January 23rd in Fall River, according to a news release by Mayor Jasiel Correia II.
The ban means that parking is only allowed on the North side of all city streets that run east and west, and the west side of all city streets that run north to South.
This is to ensure that emergency vehicles can pass and roads can be cleared as quickly as possible.Here is information that was included in the release:Motorists are asked to participate in the parking ban to allow emergency vehicles, including police, fire and medical, clear access to all streets while allowing better access for snow plows for cleaner and safer streets.
Parking is not allowed within 20 feet of a corner to allow access for snow removing vehicles. Parking is allowed, unless posted, on both sides of any street that is divided by a traffic median but parking against the median is prohibited.
If any vehicle is in violation of the parking ban and must be towed to clear streets for plows or emergency vehicles, the owner must call the Police Department at508-324-2801 for the location of the towed vehicle. All towing fees must be paid to the respective tow company prior to release of the stored vehicle.
Resident are also reminded that reserving parking spaces on public streets is prohibited by law as is shoveling or blowing snow into a public street. Property owners should make sidewalks passable to pedestrians by sundown on the day of a snowstorm.
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