St. Louis, MO Parking Rules: Snow Removal Parking Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Declared by
- Snow Coordinator (Director of Streets)
- Notice payment
- $25 within 5 business days
- Max fine
- $500
- Max jail
- 90 days
- Studded tire ban
- April 1 – November 1
Summary
St. Louis bans parking on designated snow emergency routes once the Snow Coordinator declares an emergency, with towing and a $25 notice or court fine for violators.
Whenever the Snow Coordinator finds, on the basis of falling snow, sleet or freezing rain, or on the basis of a forecast by the U.S. Weather Bureau or other weather service of snow, sleet or freezing rain, that weather conditions will make it necessary that motor vehicle traffic be expedited and that parking on City streets be prohibited or restricted for snow plowing and other purposes, the Snow Coordinator shall put into effect a parking prohibition on parts or all snow emergency routes as necessary by declaring it in a manner prescribed in this chapter.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 11).
Full Breakdown
Under Chapter 17.38, the Snow Coordinator (the Director of Streets) can declare a snow emergency for falling or forecast snow, sleet, or freezing rain and ban parking on signed snow emergency routes. Vehicles left parked or stalled on those routes get towed to the nearest cross street that isn't a route. Owners can pay $25 to the Traffic Violation Bureau within five business days or face prosecution under § 17.38.140. Studded tires are also banned citywide from April 1 to November 1 under § 17.38.130.
Violations & Fines
Up to $500 fine plus up to 90 days imprisonment (§ 17.38.140); towing/impounding of the vehicle; $25 parking-pedestrian-notice payment option within 5 business days.
Frequently Asked Questions
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