The Hampton Police Department issued 33 citations for snow ordinance violations during the most recent winter storm.
According to the City of Hampton mobile alert system, the snow ordinance went into effect shortly after 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, and remained in place until it was lifted shortly after 9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 30.
City of Hampton officials report 33 citations were issued between midnight and about 4:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 29, for vehicles parked on city streets in violation of the ordinance. As a reminder when the ordinance is in effect, vehicles, trailers, or equipment cannot be parked on city streets or alleys.
Earlier this year, during a snowstorm in late November, 91 citations were issued for snow ordinance violations.
Residents can opt in to the city’s mobile alert system to receive notifications when the snow ordinance is in effect by texting hamptonia to 67283.
Weather-related announcements and snow ordinance updates are also available at RadioOnTheGo.com, or by listening to weather-related announcements on 104.9 KLMJ or 99 The Wave.
