Dearborn, MI – Drivers across Dearborn are being urged to move their vehicles immediately after the city declared a Snow Emergency effective this morning at 9:30 a.m., triggering a temporary parking ban on residential streets.
According to the Dearborn Police Department, the emergency was declared Wednesday morning to allow city crews to safely and efficiently clear snow-covered roads following overnight winter conditions. As part of the declaration, all vehicles must be removed from city streets to make room for plows and salt trucks.
Police say emergency sirens sounded at 9:30 a.m. and will sound again at 10:30 a.m. as a final reminder for residents to move their vehicles. Any car left parked on city streets after 12:00 p.m. today may be ticketed or towed, police warned.
The parking restriction applies primarily to residential streets, where snow removal operations are most impacted by parked vehicles. Officials stress that compliance helps crews clear roads faster and improves safety for emergency responders, drivers, and pedestrians.
Residents needing information on approved snow emergency parking locations or real-time updates are encouraged to visit Dearborn.gov/Snow, where the city posts maps, rules, and reminders during winter weather events.
City officials thanked residents for their cooperation, noting that snow emergencies are critical to keeping Wayne County roads passable during active winter storms, especially during morning and midday travel periods.
Drivers are also urged to allow extra travel time today and watch for plow trucks operating throughout neighborhoods.
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