Bristol Public Works Department announces emergency parking ban; Police Dept. issues reminder that cars may be towed, ticketed

A parking ban on Federal Hill during a snowstorm on Feb. 9, 2021. | Laura Bailey

The Bristol Department of Public Works announced that an emergency parking ban will go into effect at 12 a.m. on March 14, and remain into effect until 12 p.m. on March 15. 

“All curbside collection is on schedule, please keep your barrel out of the road put it up on the curb line,” stated Bristol Public Works in a release this afternoon. 

The Bristol Police Department issues its own release about the city-wide parking ban, reminding residents that vehicles being towed and a $35 snow emergency ticket.

Editor’s note: Updated at 8:30 p.m. Monday evening.


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About the Author

Laura Bailey
Photographer and photojournalist living in Bristol Connecticut