Normal, IL – Residents in Normal face new winter road restrictions today as the Town’s Snow Parking Ban begins at 5 p.m. Thursday and continues until 5 p.m. Friday, according to the Town of Normal Government. During the 24-hour period, no vehicles may be parked on any Town street.
Officials say the temporary restriction is critical to ensuring snowplow crews have full access to roadways as winter weather moves into McLean County. Drivers who leave their vehicles on the street risk receiving a parking ticket; during the last Snow Parking Ban, Normal Police issued more than 200 citations.
According to the Town, residents should move vehicles to a driveway, garage or any off-street location before the ban begins. Those without off-street parking may use several free municipal lots, including locations on Anderson, Fairview and Underwood.
Town officials note that crews must clear 555 lane miles of roadway, requiring both time and strategic deployment of resources. Ensuring parking lanes are open allows plows to operate efficiently and keeps priority routes safe for travel.
Safety reminders were also issued. According to the Town, drivers should stay at least 100 feet behind operating plow or salt trucks. Passing these vehicles is considered unsafe and strongly discouraged.
The Town thanked residents for cooperating and helping maintain safe roads throughout the winter season.
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