How Not to Get Your Car Towed in Clinton During a Snowstorm

Two things are clear about winter in Connecticut: It’s going to snow and the Clinton Department of Public Works has to call police and have cars removed from town roads during storms.

“Unfortunately, every winter we find ourselves in a position of having to call the Police Department to have parked cars removed from town roads,” the Clinton Department of Public Works stated via Facebook. “Parked vehicles interfere with snow removal operations as well as safe travel during snow and ice events.”

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Clinton Town Ordinance: 500-3 Parking Prohibited

From November 1 to April 15, parking shall be prohibited upon town-maintained streets at all times during any snow or ice storm and for 24 hours after the cessation of any snow or ice storm.

Any vehicle parked in violation of this article may be removed or conveyed by or under the direction of any member of the Clinton Police Department by means of towing or otherwise. Said removal shall be at the risk of the owner.

The owner or person in charge of said vehicle shall be permitted to remove the vehicle from the custody of the town of Clinton, upon the payment of reasonable towing and storage charges.

Any person violating any provision of this article shall be fined not more than $25.

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