As we get into the snowy months of winter it’s good for all of us to make sure we understand what the odd-even rules are and where we stand this season. Here is a reminder of what the city’s snow parking rules and guidelines are for the 22/23 winter season:

During snow emergencies this winter, residents must park on the EVEN side of the road only, unless otherwise posted.

Vehicles parked on the odd-numbered side of the street must either be moved to the even side or to another location. Due to parking limitations in the city, municipal lots will be made available to residents during snow emergencies. The city maintains a list and map of available lots.

Vehicles must be moved to the even side within four hours after the snow emergency has been declared, or they will be ticketed and towed in accordance with the City Code of Ordinances.

Parking meters and timed parking limits are not enforced during snow emergencies. As long as there is no posted sign stating otherwise, and as long as the spot is on the even-numbered side of the road, you may park your vehicle there during the snow emergency.

It is important that vehicles be parked only on one side of the street as noted above to ensure plows can make all roads accessible and safe, particularly for emergency vehicles. Ticketing and towing of vehicles parked on the odd-numbered side of the road (or as otherwise posted) will commence four hours after the snow emergency is declared.

Get all the details at https://www.somervillema.gov/snow.