Normal, IL – Drivers in Normal should move their vehicles off public streets by 5 p.m. today, Saturday, January 24, as a snow parking ban goes into effect ahead of winter weather and road clearing operations.
According to the Town of Normal and Normal Police Department, the ban begins at 5 p.m. Saturday and will remain in effect until noon Monday, January 26. During this time, no vehicles may be parked on any Town of Normal street, including residential areas.
Officials say the restriction is necessary to give snowplow and salt crews full access to roadways, allowing them to clear snow efficiently and keep streets safe for emergency vehicles and travelers.
Residents are encouraged to move vehicles into driveways, garages, or private parking lots. For those without off-street parking, the town is allowing free overnight parking in designated municipal lots, including Anderson Park, Fairview Park, Underwood Park, and others.
Police officers will be actively patrolling approximately 555 lane miles of roadway throughout the ban. Vehicles left on the street may be ticketed or towed, officials warned.
Drivers are also reminded to use caution around snowplows and salt trucks. The town advises motorists to stay at least 100 feet back, avoid passing plows, and allow crews room to work safely.
The snow parking ban applies town-wide across Normal in McLean County, part of the Bloomington–Normal metro area.
Residents can monitor town updates through official social media pages or the Town of Normal website for changes or extensions related to weather conditions.
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