DUNKIRK — The Dunkirk Police Department said spring and summer parking regulations will be taking effect for alternate and overnight parking with the following changes.

OVERNIGHT PARKING

Overnight parking regulations on the main streets such as Central Avenue, Lakeshore Drive, Brigham Road, Doughty Street, Main Street and many of the smaller side streets will end Sunday and does not resume again until Sunday, Nov. 3.

ALTERNATE PARKING

Effective at 5 p.m. starting Sunday and continuing to Sunday, Nov. 3, for one week periods commencing at 5 p.m. on any odd numbered Sunday, parking shall be allowed on the odd numbered side of the streets and on any even numbered Sunday, parking shall be allowed on the even numbered side of the streets. The date of the day after 5 p.m. on Sunday determines the side on which parking is allowed for the following week.

Courtesy tags will be issued as reminders for a short period of time, after that time parking summonses will be issued.

“It is not the goal of the city of Dunkirk or the police department to issue parking summonses for violations,” the department said in a statement. “We are asking everyone’s cooperation to park properly and help those who may be visitors to our area with understanding our parking regulations.

“Proper parking is a matter of public safety in that we have to keep streets open and accessible to emergency vehicles at all times. We want everyone to be aware that if the need arises we will tow vehicles that hamper access by emergency vehicles or create a hazard to public safety. Proper parking also allows Public Works access for street repairs and maintenance.”

“We truly appreciated the help of our residents this past winter with getting their vehicles moved in a timely manner during winter storms. Your cooperation kept the streets clear for plows and emergency vehicles.”