Derby Issues Winter Storm Parking Regulations

DERBY, CT — With more snow in the forecast, the city reminds residents of Derby's winter storm parking regulations.

According to a news release provided by the city Thursday, Derby has revised its winter parking ordinance to improve snow removal operations and public safety during winter weather events.

Here's how the snow parking ban works, according to the city:

• When snow is expected in the forecast, the mayor will declare a snow parking ban.
• Once a ban is declared, all vehicles must park on the EVEN-numbered side of the street only (where allowable and regardless of the month). Parking will continue to be allowed on both sides of Olivia Street from East Ninth Street to Cottage Street (One Way). No parking allowed on the south side (Even Side) of East Ninth Street at all times. Parking is allowed on Hawthorne Avenue only from Cemetery Avenue to North Avenue (Even Side).
• Vehicles parked in violation of the ban are subject to a $50 fine and towing at the owner’s expense. If your vehicle is towed contact Derby PD @ 203-735-7811 to find the location of your vehicle.
• The parking ban will remain in effect for 36 hours after the storm ends, unless lifted earlier by the mayor.

Here's how residents can determine if a snow parking ban is in effect, according to the city:

• Following the Derby Police Department or City of Derby, CT on Facebook.
• Receiving alerts through Derby’s CodeRED emergency notification system. CodeRED is the city's official emergency notification system and is free to use. Click here to sign up.
• Receiving announcements through the Derby Public Schools notification system.

Residents are encouraged to register for CodeRED to receive timely information about winter parking bans and other important public safety notifications, according to the city.

"Your cooperation with the revised Winter Parking Ordinance supports effective snow removal and safer streets for the entire community," Deputy Chief Brian Grogan said in a news release.