Sandy, UT Parking Rules: Snow Removal Parking Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing Section
- 14-7-3
- Winter Window
- Nov 1 to Apr 30
- Overnight Limit
- 1 hour, midnight to 7 a.m.
- Storm Rule
- No parking during storm + 24 hrs after
- Enforcement
- Officer-ordered tow, on the spot
Summary
Sandy Traffic Code Section 14-7-3 bans parking on any street for more than one hour between midnight and 7:00 a.m. from November 1 through April 30, and bars parking during any snowstorm or within 24 hours after one ends. Police can have violating vehicles towed on the spot.
No person shall park a vehicle on any street from November 1 to April 30 for a period of time longer than one hour between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 7:00 a.m. of any day, except during emergency calls. Overnight parking on any street, during the period herein specified, is hereby prohibited. No person shall park or leave a vehicle on any street during any snow storm, nor shall such vehicle be parked on said street within 24 hours after the end of such storm. Whenever any police officer finds a vehicle upon a street in violation of the provisions of this section, such officer is hereby authorized to cause such vehicle to be removed.
Full Breakdown
of any day, except during emergency calls. " Together the two rules keep Sandy's streets clear for plows both on a fixed winter schedule and whenever an actual storm hits, even outside the November-to-April window. Enforcement is direct: "Whenever any police officer finds a vehicle upon a street in violation of the provisions of this section, such officer is hereby authorized to cause such vehicle to be removed," meaning towing does not require a separate court order or prior warning. rule; the storm-based rule has no stated exception.
Violations of Title 14 default to an infraction under Section 14-3-1's general penalty clause unless the section is one of the handful the Code elevates to a misdemeanor, and Section 14-7-3 is not on that list, so a snow-parking citation is an infraction.
Violations & Fines
Parking on a Sandy street longer than one hour between midnight and 7:00 a.m. from November 1 through April 30, or parking during a snowstorm or within 24 hours after one ends at any time of year, violates Section 14-7-3 and is an infraction. Police officers can have the vehicle towed on the spot without a separate warning.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Sandy's overnight winter parking ban apply?
Can my car be towed for street parking during a snowstorm outside the winter season?
Does Sandy require a warning before towing a car parked in violation of the snow rule?
Sources & Official References
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