Overview
Bridgeport uses a two-tier snow emergency system. Designated snow emergency streets (marked with white signs with red lettering) require a full parking ban, while all other streets use an odd/even calendar-date rotation. The Mayor declares snow emergencies, and violations carry a minimum $130 towing fee.
How the Snow Emergency Is Declared
The Mayor declares a snow emergency in anticipation of or during a snowstorm. The Mayor sets specific effective start and end times for each declaration.
Parking Rules During a Snow Emergency
Two-tier system:
Snow Emergency Streets
Streets marked with white signs with red lettering — no parking at all. Vehicles must be moved off these streets entirely.
All Other Streets — Alternate Side Parking
Parking rotates based on odd/even calendar dates:
- On an even-numbered calendar date (from 7:00 AM that day to 7:00 AM the next day): park on the even-numbered side of the street
- On an odd-numbered calendar date: park on the odd-numbered side of the street
The side is determined by the street address numbers of the buildings on that side.
Additional rules: Vehicles should remain off streets for up to 36 hours after a storm and must be moved every 48 hours from where parked.
Exemptions: Clergy, physicians, and utility workers performing emergency duties are permitted to park on either side of the street.
Fines & Towing
- Towing: Minimum $130 towing fee, plus parking citations
- Impound: Vehicles are held until the owner pays towing fees, storage charges, and fines as determined by the police department
Where to Park During a Ban
Snow Emergency Parking Lots open to the public:
- Geraldine Johnson School — 475 Lexington Avenue
- Cesar A. Batalla School — 606 Howard Avenue
- Jettie S. Tisdale School — 250 Hollister Avenue
- Hall School — 290 Clermont Avenue
- Central High School — 1 Lincoln Boulevard
- Health Department Lot — 752 East Main Street
How You'll Be Notified
- Citizen Alert System (Veoci) — sign up for alerts on bridgeportct.gov/snow
- City of Bridgeport website
- Local media
- Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center accounts on X (Twitter) and Facebook
- EOC Hotline: (203) 579-3800 during active emergencies
Tips & Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I know when Bridgeport, CT declares a snow emergency?
Sign up for Citizen Alert System notifications via Veoci at bridgeportct.gov/snow. Announcements are also posted on the city website, local media, and the Bridgeport EOC social media accounts. During active emergencies, call the EOC Hotline at (203) 579-3800.
Q: What is the towing fee during a Bridgeport snow emergency?
Your vehicle will be towed with a minimum $130 towing fee, plus parking citations. Your vehicle will be held until you pay all towing fees, storage charges, and fines.
Q: Where can I park for free during a snow emergency?
Six locations are available: Geraldine Johnson School, Cesar A. Batalla School, Jettie S. Tisdale School, Hall School, Central High School, and the Health Department Lot. See the full list with addresses above.
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