Snow Parking Ban Costs New Bedford Drivers $100K

NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — The City of New Bedford’s snow emergency parking ban ended four hours early, but not before nearly 500 cars were towed and over $100,000 in tickets were handed out.

The parking ban began at 2 a.m. on Sunday, January 25, and was expected to last until 8 p.m. on Monday, January 26. However, the City lifted the ban at 4 p.m. Monday.

The National Weather Service reported New Bedford received 10.6 inches of snow at the airport as of 6 a.m. Monday.

How Many Cars Were Towed During New Bedford's Jan. 25 Parking Ban?

New Bedford Police spokesperson Holly Huntoon said that during the hours of the parking ban, there were 466 vehicles towed.

How Many Tickets Were Given Out During New Bedford's Jan. 25 Parking Ban?

A total of 2,054 citations were given out. At $50 per citation, that’s $102,700 in fines.

How This Storm Compared to Last Weekend’s Snow Ban

In comparison, the previous parking ban the prior weekend, which ran from 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 18 until 9 a.m. on Monday, January 19, saw 170 vehicles towed and 506 citations issued.

Another Snowstorm Could Be Coming Sunday

Meteorologists are keeping an eye on another potential snowstorm this coming Sunday, which would mark the third straight Sunday with significant snowfall.

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Source: $100K in Tickets Issued During New Bedford Snow Parking Ban