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Overnight Parking & Winter Bans in Buffalo

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

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Buffalo overnight parking is generally allowed, but a winter parking ban covers posted bus routes from Nov 15-Apr 1 between 1:30-7:00 a.m. Check the Parking Enforcement page and bus-route list (winter parking rules) for updates, as start dates can shift. No citywide overnight permit is required, though neighborhood programs may exist. Vehicles that ignore winter rules or block snow operations are subject to towing—move before 1:30 a.m. to avoid penalties.

Overnight parking

Allowed when no bans active

Typical overnight window: Generally allowed except where street signage or winter bus-route restrictions apply.

Permit requirement

No permit required

Winter parking ban

Active

Ban months: Nov 15-Apr 1 on designated bus routes (start date may shift by City announcement).. Hours: 01:30-07:00 on posted bus routes during the winter parking ban..

Towing enforced

Yes, towing enforced

Typical fines and enforcement

The City does not publish a unified parking fine schedule; citation amounts vary by violation.

The City does not publish a unified parking fine schedule; citation amounts vary by violation.

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

During snow emergencies the municipality advises: Winter parking rules prohibit parking on signed bus routes 01:30-07:00 between Nov 15-Apr 1. The City may delay or suspend enforcement by announcement; vehicles violating restrictions or obstructing operations are subject to ticketing and towing..

Parking details

Overnight window: Generally allowed except where street signage or winter bus-route restrictions apply.

Winter ban months: Nov 15-Apr 1 on designated bus routes (start date may shift by City announcement).

Snow emergency: Winter parking rules prohibit parking on signed bus routes 01:30-07:00 between Nov 15-Apr 1. The City may delay or suspend enforcement by announcement; vehicles violating restrictions or obstructing operations are subject to ticketing and towing.

Typical ticket amounts: The City does not publish a unified parking fine schedule; citation amounts vary by violation.

Official resources

Source: Parking Enforcement Division — City of Buffalo

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Snow emergency template

Message to landlord or HOA

Hello property manager, The city has a winter parking ban from Nov 15-Apr 1 on designated bus routes (start date may shift by City announcement). and restricts overnight parking 01:30-07:00 on posted bus routes during the winter parking ban.. During snow emergencies, the city instructs drivers: Winter parking rules prohibit parking on signed bus routes 01:30-07:00 between Nov 15-Apr 1. The City may delay or suspend enforcement by announcement; vehicles violating restrictions or obstructing operations are subject to ticketing and towing.. Could you share a reminder with residents so we can avoid towing or tickets? Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/parking-rules/united-states/new-york/buffalo

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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