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Overnight Parking & Winter Bans in Rochester

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

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Rochester overnight parking is generally allowed on city streets, but there's a citywide 12-hour limit. When a Plowing Day or Snow Emergency is declared, follow alternate-side rules—19:00-07:00 on the even-numbered side and 08:00-20:00 on the odd-numbered side. Vehicles on Snow Emergency Routes may be ticketed or towed; see the City's winter & snow parking rules and the parking emergency streets map. No citywide overnight permit is required. Typical parking fines range from $40-$150 and increase after 30 days; towing is enforced during emergencies and violations. Tip: If a parking restriction is announced, move before 7 PM (or by 8 AM for daytime parity) to avoid towing and help plows clear streets efficiently.

Overnight parking

Allowed when no bans active

Typical overnight window: Allowed up to 12 hours citywide; follow posted signs. During Plowing Day restrictions, 19:00-07:00 park on the even-numbered side and 08:00-20:00 on the odd-numbered side.

Permit requirement

No permit required

Winter parking ban

Active

Ban months: Event-based (Plowing Day or Snow Emergency declarations).. Hours: Plowing Day: 19:00-07:00 even side, 08:00-20:00 odd side. Snow Emergency Routes prohibit on-street parking until lifted..

Towing enforced

Yes, towing enforced

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Typical fines and enforcement

City parking fines schedule lists initial fines of $40-$150; after 30 days, $75-$235 (plus $15 NYS surcharge).

City parking fines schedule lists initial fines of $40-$150; after 30 days, $75-$235 (plus $15 NYS surcharge).

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

During snow emergencies the municipality advises: Snow emergencies and Plowing Day parking restrictions may be declared; no parking on Snow Emergency Routes during a Snow Emergency. During Plowing Day restrictions, follow alternate-side schedule (even side 19:00-07:00, odd side 08:00-20:00)..

Parking details

Overnight window: Allowed up to 12 hours citywide; follow posted signs. During Plowing Day restrictions, 19:00-07:00 park on the even-numbered side and 08:00-20:00 on the odd-numbered side.

Winter ban months: Event-based (Plowing Day or Snow Emergency declarations).

Snow emergency: Snow emergencies and Plowing Day parking restrictions may be declared; no parking on Snow Emergency Routes during a Snow Emergency. During Plowing Day restrictions, follow alternate-side schedule (even side 19:00-07:00, odd side 08:00-20:00).

Typical ticket amounts: City parking fines schedule lists initial fines of $40-$150; after 30 days, $75-$235 (plus $15 NYS surcharge).

Official resources

Source: Winter & snow parking rules | City of Rochester

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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 (Plowing Day or Snow Emergency declarations). and restricts overnight parking Plowing Day: 19:00-07:00 even side, 08:00-20:00 odd side. Snow Emergency Routes prohibit on-street parking until lifted.. During snow emergencies, the city instructs drivers: Snow emergencies and Plowing Day parking restrictions may be declared; no parking on Snow Emergency Routes during a Snow Emergency. During Plowing Day restrictions, follow alternate-side schedule (even side 19:00-07:00, odd side 08:00-20:00).. 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/rochester

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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