Howell, NJ Parking Rules: Snow Removal Parking Rules (2026)

Howell Township, in Monmouth County, New Jersey, does not use a list of snow emergency routes or alternate-side parking days in Chapter 265. Article I applies one townwide trigger instead. Under § 265-1A, whenever snow has fallen and the accumulation covers the street or highway, an emergency exists, and no vehicles, equipment or personal property can be parked on the streets, roadways, highways or rights-of-way.

The ban does not end when the snow stops. It stays in effect until all sanding and plowing has been accomplished, and to the extent that parking will not interfere with the normal flow of traffic. Section 265-3 says streets are considered cleared of ice and snow in accordance with § 265-1A, and a public parking area is considered cleared only when snow is removed from the entire surface of the parking area.

Intent does not matter. Section 265-4 says it is immaterial whether a vehicle was intentionally or unintentionally parked or standing, and § 265-9 treats proof that the vehicle was parked in violation, together with proof that the defendant was its registered owner, as prima facie evidence that the defendant parked it.

Removal is spelled out in § 265-1B and § 265-7. An unoccupied vehicle parked or standing in violation is deemed a nuisance and a menace to the safe and proper regulation of traffic. A Police Officer, a Code Enforcement Officer, or the Director or Assistant Director of Public Works or designee can provide for removal, and the Engineering Department and Public Works employees can tow as well. The owner pays the reasonable costs of removal and storage before regaining possession, and towed vehicles are released at the Howell Township Police Department office on proof of ownership. Unpaid charges are a lien on the vehicle.

Drivers also carry duties during snow. Section 265-5 bars letting a vehicle stall because the drive wheels lack effective tire chains or snow tires, or because of an empty tank or dead battery, and § 265-6 requires immediate action to tow or push a stalled vehicle off the street.