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Overnight Parking & Winter Bans in Providence

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

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Providence overnight parking is by permit only from 2 a.m. to 5 a.m. on signed residential blocks. Apply through the Overnight Parking Program and keep guest passes handy. When a snow emergency parking ban is declared, no on-street parking is allowed citywide and vehicles are ticketed and towed—check Snow Ready for alerts. Typical fines include $25 for an expired meter, doubling after 14 days and tripling after 28 days. Tip: even with a permit, move off street before a ban begins and be legally parked by 2 a.m.

Overnight parking

Allowed when no bans active

Typical overnight window: 02:00-05:00 (permit-only hours on signed streets).

Permit requirement

Permit required

Apply for a residential permit

Winter parking ban

Active

Ban months: Event-based (snow emergencies).. Hours: Snow parking bans: no on-street parking at any hour until the ban is lifted..

Towing enforced

Yes, towing enforced

Typical fines and enforcement

$25 expired meter (doubles after 14 days, triples after 28 days); snow ban violations incur ticketing and towing fees.

$25 expired meter (doubles after 14 days, triples after 28 days); snow ban violations incur ticketing and towing fees.

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

During snow emergencies the municipality advises: During declared snow parking bans, on-street parking is prohibited citywide and vehicles are ticketed and towed..

Parking details

Overnight window: 02:00-05:00 (permit-only hours on signed streets).

Winter ban months: Event-based (snow emergencies).

Snow emergency: During declared snow parking bans, on-street parking is prohibited citywide and vehicles are ticketed and towed.

Typical ticket amounts: $25 expired meter (doubles after 14 days, triples after 28 days); snow ban violations incur ticketing and towing fees.

Official resources

Source: Parking and Curbside Management - City of Providence

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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 (snow emergencies). and restricts overnight parking Snow parking bans: no on-street parking at any hour until the ban is lifted.. During snow emergencies, the city instructs drivers: During declared snow parking bans, on-street parking is prohibited citywide and vehicles are ticketed and towed.. Could you share a reminder with residents so we can avoid towing or tickets? Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/parking-rules/united-states/rhode-island/providence

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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