City of Milwaukee snow emergency to last until 5:00 a.m Thursday

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by Chris Patterson

Story Created: Feb 27, 2013

Story Updated: Feb 27, 2013

MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee has declared a snow emergency to last from 5:00 p.m. February 27th until 5:00 a.m. February 28th. During this snow emergency, the city's four inch rule goes into effect.

During a snow emergency:

Night parking regulations go into effect from 11 PM to 6 AM (instead of 2AM to 6AM)
No parking is allowed on arterials, bus lines, or thru-highways from 11PM to 6AM
No parking on the side of residential streets signed “No Parking During Snow Emergency” or “No Parking from December 1st to March 1st” or “No Parking Anytime”.
Posted signs for other parking restrictions must be obeyed, specifically the “4 inch rule” sign
Comply with the alternate side street parking on other residential streets.
Vehicles parked on streets designated as “Snow Route Tow Away Zones” will be ticketed and towed when a snow emergency is declared.

If your car is towed, the City’s Tow Lot will extend its customer service and telephone inquiry hours to 7 AM to 7 PM on Thursday, February 28. Normal hours – 8 AM to 6 PM – will resume on Friday, March 1.

Milwaukee Public Schools has designated playgrounds available for off street parking during snow emergencies from 7PM to 7AM. To see a list of designated MPS playgrounds and citywide parking regulations, residents can go to www.milwaukee.gov/mpw - click on the “More on all City Parking Regulations” link and scroll down to MPS Parking for Snow Emergencies. Residents can also call the City Call Center at 286-CITY (2489).