The City of Whitewater Common Council approved an increase in the fine for parking tickets to $40 instead of $20 effective 12:01 a.m. on February 1, 2025. Motorists forgetting to move their vehicle off the street this Friday night will be at risk of being cited with that costly violation, as will, for example, anyone not noticing a “No parking this side of street” sign.

Winter “no parking” hours went into effect at 2 a.m. on November 1. Through March 31, 2025, it is illegal to park vehicles on any city street between 2-6 a.m. The only exceptions are (a) Physicians on a house call (how often does that happen now?), (b) Parking is permitted in the downtown parking area after 5 a.m., and (c) By special advance arrangement with the public works director. Violations may subject the vehicle owner not only to the fine but also the possibility of the vehicle being towed, resulting in additional expenses.

The fine for using a parking space that is reserved for persons with disabilities without having a permit is $80.

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