In the event of a severe winter storm, the Mayor may declare a Snow Emergency. This declaration will be announced on local radio and television stations, as well as on the Borough’s official website. Snow emergency routes in Red Lion Borough are clearly identified by appropriate signage.
Once a snow emergency is declared, it is unlawful for the duration of the emergency to:
- Park a motor vehicle or allow a vehicle to remain parked on any designated snow emergency route.
- Operate a vehicle on a snow emergency route in a manner that causes it to become stalled due to inadequate tire traction (lack of chains or effective tires) or an exhausted fuel supply.
Failure to comply with the Red Lion Borough Ordinance may result in fines or towing costs. The fine for a parking ticket issued during a snow emergency is $50.00.
For a complete listing of affected streets, please consult the signage along the routes or refer to the full text of the Borough ordinance on snow emergencies.
No parking on the following streets in Red Lion Borough during a snow emergency:
East Broadway
West Broadway
North Main Street
South Main Street
East High Street
West High Street
During a Snow Emergency, you will be permitted to park your vehicle in the Municipal Lots on West Broadway, 438 E. Lancaster Street, Nitchkey Park, and Fairmount Park.
We try not to call a snow emergency because when vehicles are cleared from those state routes, they often end up parked on Borough streets and alleys. This creates significant challenges for our Public Works Department and can make it nearly impossible for them to properly plow and maintain those areas. Ensuring that vehicles are moved to designated parking lots instead helps keep all roads safer and more accessible during winter weather events.
