KENOSHA, Wis. — City officials are reminding residents that parking on sidewalks, too close to crosswalks, or blocking driveways can result in citations, fines, and even towing as the City of Kenosha begins emphasizing enforcement of hazardous parking violations.
According to a media release issued Wednesday, city ordinances and Wisconsin statutes prohibit motorists from parking, stopping, or standing on public sidewalks at any time. Officials said vehicles must remain at least one foot from the sidewalk and two feet from the curb line to ensure safe access for pedestrians, including people with disabilities, bicyclists, and parents using strollers.
The city also reminded drivers that parking within 15 feet of a crosswalk is prohibited because it can obstruct visibility for both drivers and pedestrians, increasing the risk of crashes at intersections.
Officials said state law further prohibits vehicles from parking within four feet of a driveway entrance. The restriction is intended to ensure residents can safely access their property and allow emergency access when necessary. Vehicles blocking driveways may be ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense.
The release also highlighted several other hazardous parking restrictions under city ordinance, including parking under railroad tracks, within 25 feet of railroad crossings, near entrances to churches, schools, and theaters, within alleyways, or along roadway curves.
City officials noted that vehicles parked in essentially the same spot on a public street or city-owned lot for more than 24 consecutive hours may also face enforcement action. Additional restrictions apply to oversized commercial vehicles and overweight vehicles parked on city streets.
Most parking violations carry an initial $25 citation, though additional fees may be added if fines are not paid by the due date. Repeat or hazardous violations may lead to increased enforcement or towing, according to the city.
Residents who wish to report parking violations can contact the Kenosha Police Department non-emergency line at 262-656-1234.
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9 Responses
I wish they would enforce speeding and stop signs or stop light infractions also. Overly tinted windows need to be addressed. But I’ll get torched for writing the needs…
How about that food truck near Red Arrow Park that’s parked on the street for days or weeks at a time?
Drove through the area yesterday and today, and of course nothing’s going to be done about the truck which is helping choke down the curve at 19th Avenue and 84th Street. It’s impossible that police going down that street don’t see it, and that’s what gets people angry, the fact that police going down that street don’t give a damn. Supposed to be 30 minute parking for a large trailer like that, but they just get to use the street like their private parking lot.
How about people parking in front of city zoo bar on 7th Ave where there is a no parking sign? You can’t see pulling off of 46th turning left into 7th Ave.
Or the speeding – nascsr drivers down 67th street east of 39th avenue
Indeed, this morning I was driving a leisurely 34 mph northbound on Sheridan Road when a KPD School resources squad passed me by at least 10 miles per hour. The car tailgating it had to break pretty good when the squad got into a left turn lane.
we need more traffic police, make driving great again
It’s the selective law enforcement that I can’t stand. The E-bikes and bicycles are a menace. They blow through stop signs like they’re exempt from traffic law while wearing helmets…….for safety 😆. Too many laws and ordinances are overlooked, especially if it’s the city breaking the rules. I have a nice video of a road painting truck that stopped to pee on our street. 😆
Tell it to all the Uber Eats, Doordash, etc. drivers.