Annual Tahoe winter parking restrictions take effect

TOPSHOT – A plow clears snow on Mount Baldy Road in the town of Mount Baldy, California, on February 24, 2023. – Californians more used to flip flops and shorts were wrapping up warm Thursday as a rare winter blizzard, the first in more than 30 years, loomed over Los Angeles, even as the US East Coast basked in summer-like temperatures. (Photo by Allison Dinner / AFP) (Photo by ALLISON DINNER/AFP via Getty Images)

by: Jacque Porter

Posted: Nov 3, 2023 / 08:36 AM PDT

Updated: Nov 3, 2023 / 08:36 AM PDT

(FOX40.COM) — Placer County’s annual winter parking restrictions for areas of higher elevation including Tahoe have taken effect.

From Nov. 1 to May 1, motorists are not allowed to park on the side of roadways maintained by the county east of Emigrant Gap.

“Compliance will help avoid damage to parked vehicles as well as snow removal equipment and, most importantly, will prevent delays to snow removal operations,” the Placer County website reads. “County officials stress the importance of adhering to these restrictions even during mild weather as snow maintenance operations may still be taking place.”

Drivers in the downtown area are advised to use public parking lots.

According to the county, later this month parking fines will increase by around $50 for first and second offenses. Fines for subsequent offenses will increase by a little over $150.