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Overnight Parking & Winter Bans in Kansas City

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

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Kansas City overnight parking is permitted on on-street paid spaces - there is no citywide curfew. See On Street Parking for basics. In winter, a declared snow emergency activates parking restrictions on signed emergency snow routes; vehicles may be ticketed or towed. Routes are listed on the City's Emergency Snow Routes. Tow charges are regulated under the Tow Bill of Rights (for example, $265 tow, $30/day storage; some waivers if retrieved quickly). Tip: during storms, relocate off emergency routes and use the ParkKC app to verify meter hours and avoid citations.

Overnight parking

Allowed when no bans active

Typical overnight window: Allowed unless posted; meters typically charge during daytime only.

Permit requirement

No permit required

Winter parking ban

Not listed

No seasonal ban recorded, but snow emergencies may trigger restrictions.

Towing enforced

Yes, towing enforced

Typical fines and enforcement

Up to $450 (municipal schedule)

Municipal fines: up to $200 (first offense within 12 months), $275 (second), $350 (third), $450 (fourth). Tow fees capped by city: $265 light-duty tow; storage $30 per day (often waived if retrieved within 24 hours).

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

During snow emergencies the municipality advises: When a snow emergency is declared, do not park on signed emergency snow routes; vehicles may be ticketed and towed. Residents are urged to remove cars from residential streets to aid plowing..

Parking details

Overnight window: Allowed unless posted; meters typically charge during daytime only.

Winter ban months: Not listed

Snow emergency: When a snow emergency is declared, do not park on signed emergency snow routes; vehicles may be ticketed and towed. Residents are urged to remove cars from residential streets to aid plowing.

Typical ticket amounts: Municipal fines: up to $200 (first offense within 12 months), $275 (second), $350 (third), $450 (fourth). Tow fees capped by city: $265 light-duty tow; storage $30 per day (often waived if retrieved within 24 hours).

Official resources

Source: On Street Parking - City of Kansas City, MO

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Snow emergency template

Message to landlord or HOA

Hello property manager, The city has a winter parking ban from Not listed and restricts overnight parking No seasonal ban hours published. During snow emergencies, the city instructs drivers: When a snow emergency is declared, do not park on signed emergency snow routes; vehicles may be ticketed and towed. Residents are urged to remove cars from residential streets to aid plowing.. Could you share a reminder with residents so we can avoid towing or tickets? Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/parking-rules/united-states/missouri/kansas-city

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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