Snow Alert In Sioux Falls: Know Parking Rules To Prevent Towing

The City of Sioux Falls will issue a Snow Alert when 2 or more inches of snow has fallen. To ensure emergency vehicles can get where they're going and the city plows can do their jobs, residents are requested to move their vehicles off public roads until they can cleared.

So, you wake up one morning and realize that snow has fallen overnight and your car is gone.

Here are the steps to follow to get your car back.

According to the City of Sioux Falls website, information relative to towed vehicles should be requested from the Police Department Information Desk at (605) 367-7212.

"Any vehicle that is parked on an emergency snow route after two inches of snow has fallen, or parked in violation of Zone 1, 2, or 3 parking regulations during a snow alert, is subject to ticketing and towing at the owner's expense. The towing is done by a City-authorized towing company and will be monitored by the Police Department and City of Sioux Fall Public Parking personnel, who will issue a citation for unlawful parking."

Please refer to the phone number listed above to begin the process.It's important to not leave your vehicle on the road and simply let the plow go around them. The snow surrounding the cars turns to ice and subsequent snowfalls create a hazard to the traveling public, plow operators, and equipment. When the plow strikes this ice, it either suddenly stops the plow or forces it to skip over the obstacle.

How much will it cost to get my car back?

The fine for parking on an emergency snow route after two inches of snow has fallen, or parking in violation of Zone 1, 2, or 3 parking regulations during a snow alert, is $35 and increases to $70 if not paid after seven days without filing an appeal, or more than 48 hours after a hearing officer's decision.

How can I pay to get my car back?You may pay online:
Go to Online Payment Site Siouxfalls.gov/parking

You may call 605-367-8170 for further information about your vehicle.

You may pay by mail:
Public Parking
PO BOX 2318
Sioux Falls, SD 57101-2318

What Zone am I in?

Here is the link to the City of Sioux Falls Snow Zones

It's best to avoid this hassle and make sure to remove your vehicle from the road in a snow event.

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