Grand Rapids, MI Parking Rules: Overnight Parking (2026)
Key Facts
- Hours
- 3 a.m. to 6 a.m.
- Season
- November 1 through April 1
- Where
- Only marked snow routes
- Set by
- City Manager, with posted signs
Summary
On streets marked as snow routes, Grand Rapids bans overnight parking from 3 a.m. to 6 a.m. between November 1 and April 1 to keep roads clear for plowing.
Parking may be restricted because of the necessity to remove snow, along those streets where density of traffic, protection of life and property, construction and condition of the roadway, or any hazardous condition make it advisable. Such restriction shall be made by the City Manager or his or her designated representative and shall be indicated by appropriate traffic control signs. No person shall park a vehicle between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., on any street so restricted and marked; provided, this Section shall not apply from April 2 through October 31, inclusive, of any year.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 70).
Full Breakdown
City Code § 10.40 lets the City Manager designate snow routes where parking is restricted because of traffic density, protection of life and property, or hazardous conditions tied to snow removal. On streets marked with appropriate traffic control signs, no one may park a vehicle between 3:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. The restriction is seasonal: it does not apply from April 2 through October 31 of any year, so the overnight ban effectively runs from November 1 through April 1.
Violations & Fines
Parking on a marked snow route between 3 a.m. and 6 a.m. during the November-through-March-31 window draws a parking violation ticket and possible towing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is overnight street parking banned everywhere in Grand Rapids?
Does the snow route parking ban run year-round?
Sources & Official References
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