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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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…