Don't let the tow man getcha

When a parking ban is declared, all vehicles must be off city streets by 10 pm until 6 am the following day. Vehicles left on the street during a ban will be towed at the owner's expense (tow fee - $70, impound fee - $25, ticket cost - $30 and all outstanding tickets must be paid). Vehicles will be towed to the city's impound lot located at the International Marine Terminal on Commercial Street (phone number 774-3025).

There are a number of places people can park at no charge during a parking ban including:

Deering Oaks - on the left hand side of Tennis Court Road only

State Street gravel lot - abutting Deering oaks

Fitzpatrick Stadium parking lot

Hadlock Field parking lot

All Portland Public School lots EXCEPT the lot at Reiche School which abuts the school and playground

Cutter Street lots (off the Eastern Prom)

Beach Street lot accessible from Commercial Street (This lot is available after 8 P.M.)

Lot across the street from the International Marine Terminal on Commercial Street (corner of Park and Commercial Streets)

Many parking garages in the area are open for parking bans at reduced rates - check with individual garages for rates and hours

Vehicles can begin to park in these designated areas at 5 pm the night a parking ban is declared and must be moved from the city lots by 7 am the morning the ban is lifted.