It’s that time of year again when the City of Flagstaff and Coconino County’s winter parking ordinances go into effect. Winter parking restrictions begin Wednesday and run through April 1. During this period, parking on city roads and alleys will be prohibited from midnight to 7am. This regulation allows crews to thoroughly plow roads during snow events and remains in effect to assist street sweepers even when snow is not falling. Police ticket vehicles parked on snow-free city streets. For more information, please log on to the city’s website. In Coconino County, vehicles, trailers, and storage containers will be managed by the county to promote safer snow removal operations and reduce traffic congestion and parking issues on county property associated with dangerous “snow play.” Must be kept away from right-of-way. -By the way. Vehicles parked in prohibited areas are subject to seizure and may be towed at the owner’s expense as they may pose a threat to the health or welfare of county residents. For county-controlled rights-of-way, violation of the ordinance is a civil traffic offense, punishable by a fine of at least $200, in addition to any other penalties imposed for such violations.