Augusta Police Warn About Upcoming Winter Parking Ban

Even though most of us are doing all we can to savor every second of fall, we need to realize that winter is on the way.

Of course, with winter comes cold temperatures and, potentially, copious amounts of snow.  Fortunately, here in Augusta, we have a great team of public works people who keep our streets and parking lots clear.

However, in order to complete that task, they need the streets clear of cars, trucks, SUVs, and other vehicles.  As a result, the city puts in place a parking ban each winter.

If you park downtown late at night or early in the morning, there is a good chance that city employees put a small paper notice under your windshield wiper.  I got one because I often park downtown early in the morning.  I believe they were putting them on vehicles that they believe belong to people who live in the downtown apartments.

Basically, this notice explained that, Section 270-30 of the Revised Code of Ordinances bans overnight (10 PM to 7 AM) parking on cities streets.  This ban is in effect from November 15th through April 15th.

However, it is important to note that you can get a waiver to park on the streets from the Augusta Police Department.

As I understand it, if you have one of these waivers they will attempt to call you ONCE if they find your vehicle is parked in a spot where they need to do snow removal.  If you don't pick up or move your vehicle they will have it towed.

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