Winter Overnight Parking Ban Begins Tonight

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CHICAGO (CBS) -- If you park your car on the street in Chicago tonight, make sure to double-check the signs, or your vehicle could get towed.

The city's winter overnight parking ban begins tonight. On 107 miles of main streets, parking is prohibited between 3 a.m. and 7 a.m. from Dec. 1 through April 1.

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Earlier this week, city crews posted flyers on cars parked on those streets to remind motorists of the upcoming parking ban.

Ignoring the overnight parking ban can result in a $60 parking ticket and having your car towed, which would mean an additional $150 towing fee and $20 per day storage fee.

Parking is banned on another 500 miles of main streets in Chicago whenever there are at least 2 inches of snow on the street, no matter what time or date.

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While rarely enforced, violating the 2-inch snow parking ban also can result in a $60 parking ticket. The city also might relocate your car to another street parking spot if it's parked on a designated 2-inch parking route.