New Haven, CT Parking Rules: Snow Removal Parking Rules (2026)

A police officer is authorized to direct the removal or conveyance of any vehicle found standing during a declared snow emergency on any city highway properly declared, posted, announced or otherwise promulgated in accord with regulations adopted by the traffic authority by towing it or otherwise to a public garage in the city, or by direction of the chief of police or his designee, to a garage or parking area under city control. The motor vehicle shall not be released from custody until the owner does the following:

(1)Furnishes evidence of his identity, current address and ownership or right of possession of such vehicle; and(2)Pays the towing and storage fees prescribed by this chapter, and any penalties for violation of parking regulations owed to the city.(b)Parking tickets. A police officer or officer may personally serve a notice of violation upon the owner or operator of such vehicle, attach such notice to the vehicle in a conspicuous place, or mail such notice to the owner of record by first-class mail, directing such person to pay the fines as prescribed in this chapter. (Ord. of 5-17-62, § 6; Ord. No. 458, § 6, 5-22-62; Ord. No. 1432, § 4, 12-18-06)

Secs. 29-87—29-91. - Reserved. Editor's note— Ord. No. 1432, § 4, adopted Dec. 18, 2006, repealed former sections 29-87—29-91 in their entirety. The subject matter and history of these repealed sections follows:

Section Subject Matter Legislative History