The city of Windsor is relaxing parking enforcement while residents deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mayor Drew Dilkens made the announcement via Twitter Saturday. He says the city will prioritize parking enforcement to maintain order in high traffic areas.
"Those are at shopping centres right now where people are ... parking in handicapped spots and blocking fire routes, you're going to find enforcement happening heavily in those particular areas," says Dilkens.
Parking at meters will be left alone unless someone is abusing the privilege, he added.
"We're relaxing the enforcement there. So don't feel like you have to put a quarter in the meter, but be respectful that there are other people who need to use those spots," added Dilkens. "If you decided to park there ... maybe three to five hours, if someone complains then they will go out and enact enforcement at that particular time."
Dilkens says enforcement will still be on the lookout for those blocking roadways, fire hydrants, fire routes and parking in handicapped spaces throughout the city.
Windsor declared a state of emergency Friday — all of Essex County followed suit over the weekend.
Tune into AM800's The Morning Drive every weekday at 7:05 a.m. to hear the latest updates from Mayor Dilkens live.