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Snow Emergency Information

What are the parking fines and why am I getting notices telling me the fine has increased? (Fines updated by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen May 19, 2009)

Violation	Initial Fine	After 30 Days	After 60 Days
Expired Meter	$10.00	$20.00	$24.00
Overtime Parking-Meter	$15.00	$30.00	$36.00
Overtime Parking-No Meter	$30.00	$60.00	$72.00
Handicap Parking	$250.00	$300.00	$360.00
Handicap Parking-Access Aisle	$100.00	$200.00	$240.00
Fraudulent Use-Walking Disability Placard/Plate	$500.00
No Parking Zone	$50.00	$75.00	$90.00
Winter Parking (odd/even parking)	$25.00	$50.00	$60.00
Wrong Side of Street (No Parking Zone)	$50.00	$75.00	$90.00
Bus Stop	$50.00	$75.00	$90.00
Snow Emergency	$75.00	$150.00	$180.00
Fire Lane	$50.00	$75.00	$90.00
Tow Zone	$50.00	$75.00	$90.00
Parking within 15 feet of Fire Hydrant	$50.00	$75.00	$90.00
Parking within 5 feet of Pvt. Driveway	$50.00	$75.00	$90.00

If you have three (3) or more tickets and/or total fines of over $100.00, your vehicle will be subject to immobilization with an immobilization device. When you have a boot on your vehicle, you have 24 hours to pay the overdue citations and boot fee or the vehicle will be towed.


What happens if I park at a meter and it will not accept my coin or when I do put money in, the meter doesn't register the time?

First check the meter to make sure it accepts the coin you are trying to use. Some meters accept nickels, dimes and quarters, but some meters accept only quarters. If you have parked at a meter that is not operating properly contact the Ordinance Violations Bureau immediately so that the meter can be checked for a malfunction.

Can I park longer at a meter than the time specified on that meter?

When you park at a meter with a time limit, remember that when the time has expired you must physically move your vehicle from that spot. You cannot 'feed the meter' for more time. This will result in a $15.00 parking citation for overtime parking. You can receive two citations in this situation. One for expired meter after the meter runs out of time and a citation for overtime parking if the Parking Control Officer goes back and the car is still there. If you have parked in a time zone and exceed the time specified you will receive a citation for overtime parking.

What is this odd/even parking during the Winter all about?

The Winter Parking Ban is in effect between December 1 - May 15, from 1:00am to 7:00am. It is a city ordinance that has been on the books for a number of years. The city does not put up signs when the ban goes into effect. Rather, in early November, there is extensive information about the ban in the "Manchester Union Leader-New Hampshire Sunday News", on local radio stations and on WMUR-TV Channel 9. During the Ban, you must alternate parking spots depending on the date. Odd numbered days park on the odd numbered side of the street, even numbered days park on the even numbered side of the street. Remember when you park your vehicle at night, think of what the date is after midnight and park accordingly.

What is a "Snow Emergency"?

When a Snow Emergency is declared by the Manchester Highway Department, your vehicle must be off the street completely or it will be towed. When there is snow, listen to local radio stations and WMUR-TV Channel 9 News to learn if a Snow Emergency has been declared, and consider enrolling in the Highway department's email notification system.

I just moved to this city. How am I supposed to know about all of these parking regulations?

Whenever you move to a new area, it's a good idea to check with the local police department about parking regulations, or any other rules and regulations for that matter, especially if parking is not provided where you live. Check with your landlord about where to park in the area if parking is not provided to you. It's also a good idea to at least occasionally check local news stations, radio stations and newspapers. Boston area news stations and papers do not always give local Manchester news information.

Can I receive a parking permit to park in front of my residence?

Resident parking permits are available for certain areas of Manchester. These permits are free but you must show proof of residency in the approved areas. These permits are only valid at meters and certain timed zones in your residential area. They are not valid during the Winter Parking Ban or Snow Emergencies. Call the Ordinance Violations Bureau at (603) 624-6546 between the hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm for more information.

I went to register my car and they said I had parking tickets on a car I sold months ago. What do I do? 

If you sold your vehicle with the plates still on it, then you are responsible for those tickets. Never sell a vehicle to an individual with your plates on it. Take the plates off, and the person buying the car must get a temporary plate at the State of NH-DMV before they take the vehicle into their possession. By leaving the plate on the car, you are still responsible for that motor vehicle because it is still registered to you. If you have a copy of the bill of sale, bring it into the Ordinance Violations Bureau and we'll see what can be done.

I have a walking disability parking permit and still received a ticket, what can I do?

Walking disability parking permits are valid in areas designated for accessible parking and where fees are charged, such as meters and parking garages. Individuals with walking disability plates or placards may park at a meter for 4 hours free of charge. You cannot park in loading zones, tow zones, fire lanes and no parking zones or timed zones and exceed the time specified. If you were parked in a valid accessible parking area and received a citation, bring in your walking disbaility permit along with the citation. We will make a copy of your permit and have the citation voided if it was issued in error.