Town of Westwood, MA Article V Street Parking

[Adopted 5-2-2011 ATM by Art. 29[1]]

[1] Editor’s Note: This article also repealed former Art. V, All-Night Parking, adopted 1993 ATM by Art. 22 (Art. 10, § 18 of the General Bylaws).

§ 380-11 Overnight parking during winter months.

It shall be unlawful for the owner or operator of any vehicle, other than one acting in an emergency, to park said vehicle on any public street or place where the traveling public has the right of access between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. of any day during the period of December 1 through March 31.

§ 380-11.1 Obstructing traffic.

No owner or operator of a motor vehicle shall leave it parked or standing on a public street or place where the traveling public has the right of access in such a way that obstructs or impedes the flow of traffic. If an owner or operator refuses to move such a vehicle or the owner or operator cannot be located, the vehicle may be ticketed and/or towed in order to restore the safe flow of traffic.

§ 380-11.2 Snow and ice emergencies.

A. In order to facilitate the safe and orderly snow clearing operations, the Emergency Management Director may declare a snow or ice emergency based on existing or expected weather conditions.

B. During a snow or ice emergency all parking on Town roads is prohibited.

C. Vehicles parked on Town roadways in violation of the ban may be ticketed and/or towed at the owner’s expense.

D. When possible, advance notice will be sent out through various media electronic means, including posting on the Town’s website: www.town.westwood.ma.us.