New Bedford Police issue $31,050 in tickets, 194 vehicles towed during winter storm

During New Bedford’s emergency parking ban, the New Bedford Police Department issued 621 parking tickets overnight totaling $31,050 in fines. The police department also reports that 194 vehicles were towed.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell issued a city-wide parking ban that started at 5 pm on Wednesday. The New Bedford police department issues $50 fines per violation and tows vehicles that disrupt snow plowing operations. The City of New Bedford offers 38 alternate parking locations during parking bans.