"RI Residents Urged to Prepare for Winter Storm: Travel Bans, Towed Cars, and Snowfall Totals"
TL;DR
During a recent snowstorm in Providence, 301 vehicles were towed due to illegal parking during a city-wide parking ban, with residents responsible for the towing fees. Providence Mayor Brett Smiley, who issued the ban, acknowledged the challenges it presents and a city councilor is drafting a proposal to provide free parking options for residents during future bans, following models from neighboring cities.
- Hundreds of cars towed during Providence parking ban WPRI.com
- Neighbors remind each other to prepare ahead of Wednesday's overnight freeze Turn to 10
- Snowfall totals RI: How much snow fell in each town, according to readers, NWS The Providence Journal
- McKee imposes partial travel ban, urges drivers to stay off roads ahead of storm WLNE-TV (ABC6)
- RI Winter Storm: Less Snow Than Expected; Crashes; Blood Donation Loss Patch
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