Rensselaer, IN – Drivers in downtown Rensselaer are being urged to avoid overnight street parking as snow removal operations get underway, with police warning that vehicles left in designated zones could be towed.
According to the Rensselaer Police Department, the city’s Street Department needs downtown streets cleared overnight to efficiently remove accumulated snow. Vehicles parked in marked snow removal areas may be towed at the owner’s expense if they interfere with plowing operations.
Police emphasized that signage is posted throughout downtown indicating designated snow removal zones. Motorists are encouraged to carefully check street signs before leaving vehicles parked overnight, especially during active or ongoing snowfall.
The warning applies specifically to downtown streets in Rensselaer, the county seat of Jasper County in northwest Indiana, roughly 40 miles southeast of Chicago and near the Lafayette metro area. Officials say keeping streets clear helps crews work faster and reduces hazards for both drivers and plow operators.
Snow removal enforcement is common during winter weather events, but police say towing is a last resort when vehicles block necessary cleanup routes. Residents and visitors are encouraged to make alternate parking arrangements until streets are cleared.
Drivers who believe their vehicle may have been towed are advised to contact local authorities for assistance.
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