Effort aims to improve traffic flow and reduce public safety issues
that could impact emergency services
The city of Southfield plans to enhance enforcement of the City’s existing overnight street parking ordinance that prohibits parking on any public street between the hours of 3 a.m. to 6 a.m.
The Southfield Code Enforcement Department, in conjunction with the Police Department, will actively patrol the city between the hours of 3 a.m. to 6 a.m. to monitor for any violations of the parking ordinance. Overnight parking on public streets can create traffic flow, appearance and safety issues that could impact emergency services and snow removal. Any vehicles found parked on public streets during the hours of 3 a.m. to 6 a.m. will receive an $80 civil infraction ticket.
“We have received several calls lately regarding vehicles remaining parked on public streets overnight,” commented Southfield Code Enforcement Manager Gerald Witkowski. “We appreciate residents’ input and concern and we plan to step up our enforcement of this ordinance in response to expressed public safety and appearance concerns.”
For more information call the Code Enforcement division at (248) 796-4140.