Citywide parking ban beginning at 6 pm

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)

On Peaks Island, parking is available at the Welch Street parking lot and St. Christopher's Church parking lot on Central Avenue

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 5:00 PM tonight. Vehicles must be moved from the city lots by 7:00 AM tomorrow morning.

Residents and visitors to the city can sign up online at www.portlandmaine.gov to receive email notices from the city when a city-wide parking ban is implemented. People can also call the parking ban hotline at 879-0300 or check the Time and Temperature sign for up-to-date postings.