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Overnight Parking & Winter Bans in Salt Lake City

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

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Salt Lake City overnight parking is generally allowed citywide if you obey posted signs and move your car within 48 hours. See the City's parking rules and snow removal guidance. There is no fixed winter parking ban, but when storms arrive the City asks drivers to clear the street for plows; stored vehicles can be cited or impounded. Tip: after a storm, relocate within a day so plows and emergency crews have room.

Overnight parking

Allowed when no bans active

Typical overnight window: No citywide overnight curfew; vehicles must be moved within 48 hours per SLC Code 12.56.520.

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

Salt Lake City enforces parking citations and impound fees per SLC Codes 12.56 and 12.96; the City does not publish a single consolidated fine schedule.

Salt Lake City enforces parking citations and impound fees per SLC Codes 12.56 and 12.96; the City does not publish a single consolidated fine schedule.

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

During snow emergencies the municipality advises: No standing seasonal ban. The City urges drivers to avoid on-street parking during and 36 hours after storms; vehicles violating restrictions or left over 48 hours may be impounded under SLC Code 12.96..

Parking details

Overnight window: No citywide overnight curfew; vehicles must be moved within 48 hours per SLC Code 12.56.520.

Winter ban months: No seasonal ban; snow advisories issued as needed.

Snow emergency: No standing seasonal ban. The City urges drivers to avoid on-street parking during and 36 hours after storms; vehicles violating restrictions or left over 48 hours may be impounded under SLC Code 12.96.

Typical ticket amounts: Salt Lake City enforces parking citations and impound fees per SLC Codes 12.56 and 12.96; the City does not publish a single consolidated fine schedule.

Official resources

Source: Parking in Salt Lake City | MyStreet

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Snow emergency template

Message to landlord or HOA

Hello property manager, The city has a winter parking ban from No seasonal ban; snow advisories issued as needed. and restricts overnight parking Avoid on-street parking during storms and for 36 hours after per City guidance.. During snow emergencies, the city instructs drivers: No standing seasonal ban. The City urges drivers to avoid on-street parking during and 36 hours after storms; vehicles violating restrictions or left over 48 hours may be impounded under SLC Code 12.96.. Could you share a reminder with residents so we can avoid towing or tickets? Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/parking-rules/united-states/utah/salt-lake-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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