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Overnight Parking & Winter Bans in Spokane

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

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Spokane overnight parking is allowed citywide except during snow operations. Spokane's snow season runs Nov 15-Mar 15. In neighborhoods, residents are asked to park on the odd-numbered side to aid plowing; downtown on snowy days, on-street parking is prohibited 00:00-06:00 and violators may be towed. Review the City's plan at Street Snow Removal and see the Downtown Snow Event map. No general overnight permit is required, though certain zones use permits. Typical fines: $30 for paid-parking violations, $45 for 72-hour overstays outside paid zones, and $450 for disabled-space violations. Tip: during declared snow events, move your car before midnight in the mapped downtown area to avoid ticketing and towing.

Overnight parking

Allowed when no bans active

Typical overnight window: Overnight parking allowed except during declared snow operations; follow posted signs and 72-hour limit rules.

Permit requirement

No permit required

Winter parking ban

Active

Ban months: Nov 15-Mar 15 (snow season).. Hours: Downtown snow events: 00:00-06:00; neighborhood parking guidance follows odd-numbered side request..

Towing enforced

Yes, towing enforced

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Typical fines and enforcement

Paid parking valid payment required $30; 72-hour limit outside paid zone $45; disabled parking without placard or plate $450; additional $25 penalty for failure to respond on time.

Paid parking valid payment required $30; 72-hour limit outside paid zone $45; disabled parking without placard or plate $450; additional $25 penalty for failure to respond on time.

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

During snow emergencies the municipality advises: Snow season runs Nov 15-Mar 15; residents are asked to park on the odd-numbered side in neighborhoods. During snowy days downtown, on-street parking is prohibited 00:00-06:00; vehicles may be towed during noticed events..

Parking details

Overnight window: Overnight parking allowed except during declared snow operations; follow posted signs and 72-hour limit rules.

Winter ban months: Nov 15-Mar 15 (snow season).

Snow emergency: Snow season runs Nov 15-Mar 15; residents are asked to park on the odd-numbered side in neighborhoods. During snowy days downtown, on-street parking is prohibited 00:00-06:00; vehicles may be towed during noticed events.

Typical ticket amounts: Paid parking valid payment required $30; 72-hour limit outside paid zone $45; disabled parking without placard or plate $450; additional $25 penalty for failure to respond on time.

Official resources

Source: Street Snow Removal - City of Spokane, Washington

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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-Mar 15 (snow season). and restricts overnight parking Downtown snow events: 00:00-06:00; neighborhood parking guidance follows odd-numbered side request.. During snow emergencies, the city instructs drivers: Snow season runs Nov 15-Mar 15; residents are asked to park on the odd-numbered side in neighborhoods. During snowy days downtown, on-street parking is prohibited 00:00-06:00; vehicles may be towed during noticed events.. Could you share a reminder with residents so we can avoid towing or tickets? Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/parking-rules/united-states/washington/spokane

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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