ALTERNATE SIDE PARKING - WHAT ARE THE RULES?

RULES

The alternate side parking rules require that vehicles must be parked on the even house numbered side of the street from 1:00a.m. until 7:00 a.m. on even numbered days and on the odd house
numbered side of the street from 1:00 a.m. until 7:00 a.m. on odd numbered days. Madison’s alternate side parking rules are in effect from November 15th through March 15th. These rules
are in effect for most of Madison seven days a week regardless of weather conditions.

WHEN

Alternate Side Parking Rules are active for most of the City from November 15 - March 15, seven days a week, regardless of weather conditions.

WHERE

On EVEN numbered days park on the EVEN house numbered side of the street from 1:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.

On ODD numbered days park on the ODD house numbered side of the street from 1:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.

• Cul-de-sac Parking

FINES

• Violations of the Alternate Side Parking rules are subject to a fine of $20 when a Snow Emergency has NOT been declared.
• In the Snow Emergency Zone, the parking violation has increased from $30 to $60.  In the Alternate Side Parking Zone, the parking violation will remain at $20 unless there is a Declared Snow Emergency then the parking violation will be increased to $60.  When there is a Declared Snow Emergency, the entire City must abide by the alternate side parking ordinance or they will be subject to a parking violation fine of $60. 
• What are the penalties for Alternate Side Parking violations?, Madison Police Department
• Pay a ticket online

DON'T GET TOWED!

While it doesn't happen often, the City of Madison could tow your car if you fail to follow the winter parking rules. You could be towed if streets become impassable for emergency vehicles, busses, or other vehicles. Fines for towing during a Snow Emergency are $60 for the Alternate Side Parking violation plus a $50 towing fee.

• Who to call? (608) 266-4260, Madison Police Department

EXCEPTION

The exception is the Snow Emergency Zone where Alternate Side Parking rules are only in effect during a Declared Snow Emergency.

• What is the Snow Emergency Zone?