The Winter Parking Ban is designed to keep streets open, safe, and essential traffic moving during snow storms. Residents are discouraged from parking on the street during any snow storm and are encouraged to plan ahead for alternative off-street parking.
The Declared Winter Parking Ban for the City of Worcester will be lifted at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
During the Declared Winter Parking Ban, there is NO PARKING on either side of main arteries, bus routes, and streets in the downtown area. On all other streets, parking is only permitted on the odd numbered side of the street, unless otherwise posted.
A Permanent Parking Ban remains in effect from December 1st through April 30th.
Winter Parking Ban
Please note some City streets have multiple parking bans. In other words, a City street may be separated into multiple sections with each section having a different parking ban zone and type.
Online Mapping Tool
Our online mapping tool helps residents understand where and how the Winter Parking Ban applies. If you are required to move your vehicle during a parking ban, the mapping tool will allow you to view nearby streets that may offer better parking solutions. Please continue to follow all applicable parking rules and regulations for the City of Worcester.
Stay Up-To-Date
Worcester 311 is the official source for up-to-date information on the winter parking ban, parking regulations on your street and snow complaints.
For the latest updates on the winter parking ban:
- Follow Worcester 311 on Twitter
- Follow Worcester 311's Facebook Page
- Watch Government Access Channel 192
Winter Parking Rules
Winter parking bans on public streets fall under two categories, PERMANENT and DECLARED.
A PERMANENT BAN remains in effect from December 1st through April 30th on Emergency Arteries, WRTA Bus Routes, and streets that are critical to the flow of traffic. There is no parking on one or both sides of the street between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. and anytime a snow emergency is declared.
A DECLARED BAN is put into effect on all remaining city streets whenever accumulating snow is forecast. When a Declared Ban is in effect, restrictions apply that typically allow parking on one side of the street.
Enforcement
Illegally parked vehicles are the biggest obstacle to effective snow removal efforts. Vehicles that violate the winter parking ban or otherwise hinder snow removal will be ticketed and towed at the owner's expense. Please support our efforts by parking your vehicle in conformance with the winter parking ban.
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