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The Omaha Police Department is reminding drivers of the rules of city street parking and how to avoid being towed.”We certainly don’t want to tow anybody’s car. If we have to, we will, but that’s a last-ditch effort,” Omaha Police Department Sgt. Devin Washington said.The process for towing a car starts with citizen complaints to the mayor’s hotline, and OPD responds to those complaints.”(Officers) will place what’s called a yellow tag on the vehicle. Within 48 hours of that yellow tag, the vehicle has to be moved, or it is subject to tow,” Washington said.Cars can be left on residential streets for up to 48 hours. In the event of a car breakdown on an interstate shoulder, vehicles can be left for up to 12 hours. The exception to that rule is inclement weather, OPD says disabled cars on interstate shoulders are towed immediately in those conditions. If your car breaks down on the interstate or any other road, OPD says call the non-emergency number to make them aware.”As long as you give us some type of notice, we’ll try to utilize discretion and not tow your vehicle,” Washington said. When vehicles are towed, OPD says they do their best to get in contact with the owner. If they’re unable to do that, and you think your vehicle has been towed, call the non-emergency number. “The main reason why we have these city ordinances in place is to make sure that we keep our streets clear for emergency vehicles,” Washington said. As for when you should call the mayor’s hotline to report a vehicle, Washington said do it immediately if the vehicle is creating a safety issue. He said if it’s just a hindrance, wait a couple of days before calling.Meter Parking in OmahaMeters in Omaha must be paid if parking from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Meters are free on Sundays and city holidays.If a vehicle has three or more unpaid parking tickets, a car can be immobilized under city code.Park Omaha runs the meters.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
The Omaha Police Department is reminding drivers of the rules of city street parking and how to avoid being towed.
“We certainly don’t want to tow anybody’s car. If we have to, we will, but that’s a last-ditch effort,” Omaha Police Department Sgt. Devin Washington said.
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The process for towing a car starts with citizen complaints to the mayor’s hotline, and OPD responds to those complaints.
“(Officers) will place what’s called a yellow tag on the vehicle. Within 48 hours of that yellow tag, the vehicle has to be moved, or it is subject to tow,” Washington said.
Cars can be left on residential streets for up to 48 hours. In the event of a car breakdown on an interstate shoulder, vehicles can be left for up to 12 hours.
The exception to that rule is inclement weather, OPD says disabled cars on interstate shoulders are towed immediately in those conditions.
If your car breaks down on the interstate or any other road, OPD says call the non-emergency number to make them aware.
“As long as you give us some type of notice, we’ll try to utilize discretion and not tow your vehicle,” Washington said.
When vehicles are towed, OPD says they do their best to get in contact with the owner. If they’re unable to do that, and you think your vehicle has been towed, call the non-emergency number.
“The main reason why we have these city ordinances in place is to make sure that we keep our streets clear for emergency vehicles,” Washington said.
As for when you should call the mayor’s hotline to report a vehicle, Washington said do it immediately if the vehicle is creating a safety issue. He said if it’s just a hindrance, wait a couple of days before calling.
Meter Parking in Omaha
Meters in Omaha must be paid if parking from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Meters are free on Sundays and city holidays.
If a vehicle has three or more unpaid parking tickets, a car can be immobilized under city code.
Park Omaha runs the meters.
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