FAQs • Lockport, IL • CivicEngage

Why does the city have an overnight parking ban on all streets?: The city has an ordinance against parking on any city street when the snowfall exceeds 2 inches for the entire duration of snow and ice control operations. The parking ban allows city crews to more completely remove snow without obstruction from vehicles on the roadway. Even when it is not snowing, the city often has to complete clean-up work on corners and intersections. The parking ban helps the city keep roads safe for all residents and motorists. Residents needing temporary exception from the parking ban may apply to the Police Department for a special permit.

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1. If I have to leave my car overnight at the Metra lot, who do I contact?: Please contact the Lockport Police Department at 815-838-2131 and let us know.

2. Is overnight parking allowed?: According to city ordinance, no person shall park any vehicle on a public street with a curb between the hours of 3 and 6 a.m., or any time there has been more than 2 inches of snow.

3. Who do I contact for overnight parking for guests?: You must enter your vehicle into our online parking system by going to the police department's overnight parking system.

4. Why does the city have an overnight parking ban on all streets?: The city has an ordinance against parking on any city street when the snowfall exceeds 2 inches for the entire duration of snow and ice control operations. The parking ban allows city crews to more completely remove snow without obstruction from vehicles on the roadway. Even when it is not snowing, the city often has to complete clean-up work on corners and intersections. The parking ban helps the city keep roads safe for all residents and motorists. Residents needing temporary exception from the parking ban may apply to the Police Department for a special permit.