Winter Parking Ban Starts Today

It may not be snowing yet, but it's Nov. 15 and in Merrimack, that means the winter parking ban has officially begun.

Your Public Works Department works diligently to provide the safest driving conditions possible when maintaining Merrimack's streets, but it needs your help to be able to keep them clear during winter storms. 

Following are the town's ordinances regarding parking on the streets during the winter months. 

Town ordinance (183-19): If the town declares a “Snow Emergency”, there will be no parking on town streets and roads until the snow emergency has been lifted.

Winter parking ban (183-17): No vehicle or trailer shall be parked on any public street or highway between the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. from Nov. 15 until April 15.

Impeding Snow removal (183-18): No vehicle or trailer shall be parked on any public street or highway from Nov. 15 until April 15 in such a manner as to impede snow removal.

The Merrimack Police Department and the Merrimack Public Works Department asks all residents to assist them in their efforts to maintain safe roads and highways by complying with this request.

Though police hope that enforcement will not be necessary, a violation of these ordinances can be punishable by a fine up to $500.  In addition, your vehicle will be towed from the street at your expense.

Any questions? Direct them to the Merrimack Police Department at 424-3774.