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Overnight Parking & Winter Bans in Boston

Know when to move your vehicle, which streets require permits, and how towing is enforced during winter bans.

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Boston winter parking ban rules apply only when the City declares a snow emergency: you may not park on posted snow-emergency arteries and vehicles are subject to ticketing and towing until lifted (see the official Snow Emergency Parking page). Otherwise, Boston overnight parking is allowed where signed, though many neighborhoods require a Resident Parking Permit;apply via the Resident Parking Permits program. The current fine for a Weather Emergency violation is $45 (tow and storage fees extra), per the City's parking fines schedule. Tip: move your car promptly when a ban is announced and avoid marked arteries to prevent a tow.

Overnight parking

Allowed when no bans active

Typical overnight window: Allowed unless posted; observe resident permit rules where applicable.

Permit requirement

No permit required

Winter parking ban

Active

Ban months: Event-based (no fixed months). Hours: 24/7 while declared.

Towing enforced

Yes, towing enforced

Typical fines and enforcement

$45 fine for Weather Emergency parking violation; towing and impound fees additional.

$45 fine for Weather Emergency parking violation; towing and impound fees additional.

Always confirm the latest posted signage before leaving a vehicle overnight.

During snow emergencies the municipality advises: When a snow emergency is declared, no parking is allowed on posted snow emergency arteries; violators are ticketed and towed until the ban is lifted..

Parking details

Overnight window: Allowed unless posted; observe resident permit rules where applicable.

Winter ban months: Event-based (no fixed months)

Snow emergency: When a snow emergency is declared, no parking is allowed on posted snow emergency arteries; violators are ticketed and towed until the ban is lifted.

Typical ticket amounts: $45 fine for Weather Emergency parking violation; towing and impound fees additional.

Official resources

Source: Snow Emergency Parking

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Snow emergency template

Message to landlord or HOA

Hello property manager, The city has a winter parking ban from Event-based (no fixed months) and restricts overnight parking 24/7 while declared. During snow emergencies, the city instructs drivers: When a snow emergency is declared, no parking is allowed on posted snow emergency arteries; violators are ticketed and towed until the ban is lifted.. Could you share a reminder with residents so we can avoid towing or tickets? Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/parking-rules/united-states/massachusetts/boston

Frequently asked questions

Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.

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