Can winter be far off?

Overnight parking restrictions to start

The City of Charlottetown is reminding the public that the overnight parking restrictions for snow removal will be in effect beginning Wednesday.

No person is allowed to park or leave any vehicle along the travelled portion of any street or square between the hours of 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. from Nov. 15 until April 15.

This also applies to those with residential parking permits. Permit holders are responsible for ensuring they have access to alternate parking during the winter months.

The City of Charlottetown says overnight winter parking restrictions allow crews to meet service delivery standards for snow removal.

Motorists should avoid parking vehicles on city streets during or shortly after a heavy snowfall when roadways are not cleared to the curb.

In addition to overnight parking restrictions, motorists should be aware that under the Provincial Highway Traffic Act and the City Traffic Bylaw, vehicles can be removed from the roadway at any time should they be parked in such a manner that the vehicle impedes the removal of snow from the roadway.

The City of Charlottetown will strive to post information on its website and social media platforms to alert the public of when snow clearing, plowing and de-icing will be taking place and parking restrictions will be enforced.

The public also has the option to subscribe to the Charlottetown Alert System to receive notifications when the city expects to be de-icing or plowing.

Those who sign up can choose how they receive messages, such as by phone, text or email.

Check out www.charlottetown.ca.