Snow Rules To Know in Hillsborough

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — With the impending snow, it is important to know these Hillsborough Township rules on snow.

The snow storm is expected to hit the area tonight and continue through Thursday bringing between 6 to 10 inches.

Hillsborough Township Code Chapter 143-21 prohibits parking on snow covered roads. When snow is anticipated, use off street parking as an alternative. Vehicles are subject to summonses and the potential of being towed at the owner’s expense.

Whenever snow has fallen and the accumulation is such that it covers the street or highway an emergency shall exist, and no vehicle shall be parked on either side of any of the streets or parts thereof as described in Schedule XVI (§ 143-45) of the Township Code.

It is necessary to have the streets accessible and free from vehicles parked on the side to allow for the plows to complete their work.

"For the safety of residents, vehicles and the effectiveness of Public Works plowing and salting efforts, it is imperative that residents adhere to these restrictions," Hillsborough announced.

Snow should not be shoveled, thrown nor deposited in the roadway from sidewalks and driveways, as per Township Code Chapter 197-2. When clearing sidewalks and driveways, pile snow on the side of the driveway and do not throw it in the street.

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