Dorchester Street Sweeping Schedule & Parking Rules
In Dorchester, Boston (BTD Districts 3 & 11), municipal street cleaning operates April 1 to November 30 on 2nd & 4th Tuesdays and Wednesdays (8:00 AM to 12:00 PM) with $90.00 citations and tow-away enforcement.
Primary Sweeping Routes in Dorchester
Enforcement officers actively ticket and tow vehicles parked along these major thoroughfares during cleaning hours:
Geographic Sweeping Zones
Sweeping patterns boundary around key community landmarks across Boston:
How to Dispute a Street Sweeping Ticket in Dorchester
Received a street sweeping ticket on Dorchester corridors? You have a statutory right to dispute citations with the City of Boston Office of the Parking Clerk.
Dorchester Street Sweeping Q&A
When is street sweeping in Dorchester, Boston?
Street sweeping in Dorchester (Boston BTD Districts 3 & 11 (Dorchester)) takes place 2nd & 4th Tuesday (Odd) / 2nd & 4th Wednesday (Even) between 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. April 1 through November 30 (December 1 – March 31 Winter Exemption).
How much is a street cleaning parking ticket in Dorchester?
A street sweeping parking citation in Dorchester, Boston is $90.00, with risk level classified as "High - Immediate Towing".
When does street cleaning start and end in Dorchester?
Street sweeping in Dorchester operates under municipal schedule: April 1 through November 30 (December 1 – March 31 Winter Exemption). Outside active months, routine residential sweeping is paused except for emergency snow routes or special DPW notices.
Is street sweeping enforced on city holidays in Dorchester?
No. Street sweeping and alternate side parking enforcement are suspended on all official city and federal holidays in Boston. Missed holiday routes are generally not made up until the next scheduled cycle.
How do I dispute a street sweeping ticket in Dorchester?
You can contest citations online within 21 days through the City of Boston Office of the Parking Clerk at 1 City Hall Square, Room 224, Boston, MA 02201. A common statutory defense is: Temporary construction detour signage conflicting with regular alternate side street sweeping posts.
Are odd and even sides of the street swept on different days in Dorchester?
Yes. Municipal sweepers alternate between opposite curbs on bi-weekly or staggered weekday schedules. Vehicles parked on the restricted side during posted hours are subject to immediate citation.
How can I receive street sweeping text alerts for Dorchester?
Enter your address on StreetCleaningAlerts.com to activate automated SMS reminders delivered at 8:00 PM the evening prior to cleaning.
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