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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 applies on bus routes: no parking 01:30–07:00 from Nov 15–Apr 1. The City may delay or lift enforcement based on conditions; check the Parking Enforcement page and bus-route list (Buffalo winter parking rules). No citywide overnight permit is required, though some neighborhoods and lots have separate programs. Towing is enforced for violations and for vehicles obstructing snow operations—move before 1:30 a.m. to avoid a ticket/tow. Tip: use off-street options during storms and watch for City press updates on temporary changes to snow emergency parking rules.

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

Citation amounts vary by violation; check the Parking Enforcement Division schedule for current fines.

Citation amounts vary by violation; check the Parking Enforcement Division schedule for current fines.

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: Citation amounts vary by violation; check the Parking Enforcement Division schedule for current fines.

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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