[RP TownTalk] Important Information Regarding Snow Emergency Conditions

[jbarnes at riverdaleparkmd.gov]

Snow Emergency Conditions - Snow emergency conditions shall be considered in
effect within the Town of Riverdale Park whenever a snow emergency is
declared in effect in Prince George's County by the Prince George's County
Executive, the Maryland State Highway Administration or the Maryland State
Police.

Laws that apply:

* During any period in which a snow emergency condition is in effect,  
it shall be unlawful to park any vehicle on the odd-numbered side of  
any public street in the Town of Riverdale Park regardless of whether  
such street has been designated a snow emergency street. Streets with  
parking restricted on one side are exempt from this section.

* Any vehicle parked in violation of the snow emergency provisions of  
the section may be removed and impounded by or under the direction of  
any duly-authorized police officer. The owner of said vehicle, in  
addition to any towing or impound fee, shall be liable for a fine of  
$250.


  What Can Residents Do?

* Whenever possible, move parked cars off the street so that snowplows  
can remove the snow from the street from curb to curb.

* If off-street parking is not available, park on the even side of the  
street (violators will be subject to having their vehicles impounded  
and fined $250 - 64-10(b)(c)).

* Be patient during any snow emergency as crews work around the clock  
to clear the streets.

* Clear sidewalks in front of residence and refrain from depositing  
snow back on to the roadway (this can potentially cause an accident).