(STURGIS) - The City of Sturgis has declared a city-wide snow removal emergency effective Thursday December 22nd at 8 PM.

Sturgis Director Of Public Safety Ryan Banaszak says this snow removal emergency is due to forecasted snow accumulations of greater than four inches. Due to the snowfall forecast, any vehicle parked on the roadway after 8 PM will be towed.

By City Ordinance, during a declared snow removal emergency, parking is prohibited on all City streets. Under Sec. 58-155 of the City of Sturgis Code of Ordinances, any vehicle that is parked in violation is subject to being issued a citation with a fine of $50 and towed with all expense from the towing charged to the vehicle owner.

The parking prohibition is effective until Saturday December 24th at 1 PM, or if the City terminates the declaration earlier with a public announcement.