Winter overnight parking restrictions in effect November 15 – April 1

The Town of Midland reminds residents that overnight winter parking restrictions will be in effect from November 15, 2026 to April 1, 2027. Between midnight and 7am, vehicles parked on Town streets or in municipal parking lots may be ticketed or towed in accordance with the Parking By-Law.

The restrictions apply every night, even when it isn't snowing, because:

• Winter weather can occur at any time during this period and often with little warning. Snow can arrive overnight, and freezing rain is frequently forecast shortly before it begins. To maintain safe road conditions, crews need to be able to prepare and treat roads in advance of winter weather events.
  
  
• Winter maintenance continues even when it is not actively snowing. On some narrower roads, parked vehicles can prevent snowplows, sanders, and salt trucks from accessing the full roadway. Crews may also need to remove snowbanks after a storm has passed, often overnight during periods of clear weather. Keeping roads free of parked vehicles allows this work to be completed safely and efficiently.
  
  
• Fixed dates in the by-law provide clear and consistent rules for residents and enforcement staff. If restrictions only applied when snow was expected, it could create confusion about when they were in effect, as weather forecasts can change quickly and conditions can develop unexpectedly. Established dates help ensure everyone knows the rules in advance and allow crews to respond immediately whenever winter weather occurs.

Thank you for helping keep Midland's roads safe and clear this winter! For more information about winter maintenance, visit midland.ca/snow.