After winter of little snow and lots of tows, Chicago alderman wants changes to winter parking ban

After winter of little snow, lots of tows, Chicago alderman wants parking ban changes

CHICAGO -- Even with the mild winter this year, thousands of Chicago drivers faced headaches dealing with the overnight parking pan that is in place every year between Dec. 1 and April 1.A lack of very much snow notwithstanding, the city towed the most vehicles in two years for violating the overnight parking ban.Every year, Chicagoans find their vehicles getting towed starting Dec. 1 if they leave those vehicles parked overnight between 3 a.m. and 7 a.m. on certain select roads.

'CBS 2 has pressed the city's Department of Streets and Sanitation repeatedly on whether it's time to change up the ban. Back in November, CBS 2 sat down with Streets and San Commissioner Cole Stallard, and asked why people are facing at least $235 for tickets and tow and storage fees, when Chicago's winters produce less snow.Terry: 'This just seems like a big money grab to them.

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