Alternate and overnight parking regulations on streets in the city of Dunkirk will be changing in November to assist snow removal efforts during the winter months.

Overnight parking rules go into effect Sunday and stay in effect through Saturday, April 5. For overnight regulations parking is prohibited from 3:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. These locations include: Brigham Road from Lakeshore Drive South to the City Line; Brooks Avenue; Canary Street; Central Avenue from City Pier to the City Line.; Columbus Avenue; Doughty Street; Eagle Street between 5th and 6th Streets, between Lakeshore Drive West & Second Street; E. Chestnut Street from Fizell Street West to Warsaw Street; E. 6th Street from Main Street East to Maple Avenue; Franklin Avenue from Main Street South to Wright Street; Franklin Avenue from Talcott Street South to City Line; Irving Place; Lakeshore Drive from City Line to City Line.; Lamphere Street from 7th South to City Line.

Also, Lark Street, Leopard Street, Lynx Street; Main Street from Lakefront Blvd. South to 6th Street, Main Street Extension from Newton Street South to City Line, Maple Avenue from Main Street South to Talcott Street; Middle Road from Moffat Street East to City Line; Nichols Avenue; North Beaver Street; Pelican Street; Plover Street; Point Drive North; Point Drive West; Roosevelt Avenue; Ruggles Street from Main Street South to Wright Street; Taft Place; Talcott Street from Roberts Road West to Franklin Avenue; Temple Street from 4th. North to CSX; 3rd Street from Main Street West to Central Avenue; Washington Avenue from 3rd Street South to 4th Street; 2nd Street from Brigham Road West to Brooks Avenue; 7th Street from Woodrow Avenue West to Brigham Road; and Woodrow Avenue from Lucas Avenue North to 6th Street

All other streets not subject to the overnight parking are subject to alternate parking regulations. The Alternate Parking Regulations change from Weekly to Daily for the Winter Months. Effective Sunday at 5 p.m. and continuing to Saturday, April 5 vehicles shall be parked only on the Odd-Numbered side of the Street on Odd-Numbered Days and only on the Even-Numbered side of the Street on Even-Numbered Days. The date of the day after the hour of 5 p.m. will determine the side which Parking is allowed.

City police try to give a courtesy period of time for about an hour before and after the 5 p.m. changeover time but vehicles that are moved earlier than about 4 p.m. or aren’t moved by about 6 p.m. will be tagged for violations.

Warning notices will be issued for a short period of time after which strict enforcement will begin by issuance of Parking Summonses. Vehicles in violation of Overnight, Alternate or any other posted Regulations which hamper Snow Removal Efforts by Public Works or pose a hazard for access of Emergency Vehicles will be towed at the owner’s expense. We also remind motorists that vehicles which block sidewalks and hamper sidewalk plowing will also be ticketed and towed if necessary. Please pay attention to City Snow Plow operators and assist them with their efforts by giving them the right of way during snow storms.

This past Winter Season saw a lot of snowfall and we thank our residents for their cooperation in getting their vehicles moved in a timely manner and look forward to their cooperation again this Winter Season. The Dunkirk Police Department is again asking for everyone’s cooperation with Parking Regulations and assisting us in making the City a safe place for all those who live, work and visit here. Any questions about parking regulations can be directed to the Communications Desk at 716-366-2266