Haverford, PA Parking Rules: Snow Removal Parking Rules (2026)

Article VIII of Chapter 175 of the Haverford Township Code governs snow and ice emergencies. Under § 175-58 the Township Manager, in his discretion, declares the emergency. The parking ban does not run all winter. Under § 175-59 it applies only after a declaration and only during the period of the emergency, on the highways in Schedule XXIII (§ 175-98). That schedule lists Ardmore Avenue, both sides, between County Line Road and Darby Road; Brookline Boulevard, both sides, from Darby Road to a point 500 feet east; Burmont Road, both sides, entire length; and College Avenue, both sides, entire length, along with other named highways.

The same section also regulates driving. No one can operate a motor vehicle or tractor on a listed route during the emergency unless the vehicle has adequate equipment to provide sufficient traction to keep it in motion so other traffic is not blocked or seriously impeded. Section 175-60 requires the Highway or Police Department to place signs around the utility poles on the affected routes reading SNOW EMERGENCY ROUTE, SNOW TIRES OR CHAINS REQUIRED, NO PARKING DURING EMERGENCY, and VEHICLES TOWED AWAY. The Township Manager or the Superintendent of Police must also spread word of an emergency through radio, newspaper or other available media.

Towing follows from Article IX. Section 175-64 authorizes the Chief of Police to remove and impound a vehicle parked on any street in violation of law or Township ordinance. Section 175-72A bars removal if the owner is present and willing to move the vehicle immediately. The towing charge cannot exceed $150 for a vehicle up to 7,000 pounds between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., rising to $175 from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., and storage cannot exceed $65 for every twenty-four-hour period or fraction thereof (§ 175-67A). Within 12 hours of a removal, the Chief of Police must send the owner of record notice naming the place of removal, the reason and the pound (§ 175-68).