Maine Turnpike Park & Ride Lots Make Important Change This November

While it seems like everyone and their grandmother has a car in Maine, not everyone is looking to be behind the wheel at all hours of the day. Carpooling is still something many Mainers do to get to work, events or just simply save on gas money and tolls.

Which is why the park and rides alongside Maine Turnpike exits are so vital. The majority of the park and rides throughout Vacationland remain busy all year with carpooling commuters and those using the park and rides as a short term parking solution for several days.

If you're someone that regularly parks their car in a park and ride for multiple days, the Maine Department of Transportation is kindly reminding everyone that as of November 1, that is no longer allowed.

The Maine DOT has jumped into their "winter rules" for park and rides throughout the state. From November 1 through April 30, you cannot park your car in a park and ride for longer than 24 consecutive hours. Your car is subject to be towed at the owner's expense if it exceeds the winter time limit.

The Maine DOT has this rule in effect due the possibility of snow. Prompt snow removal at park and rides is a key aspect of keeping them functional and usable for commuters and carpoolers.

The Maine DOT will return to "summer rules" starting on May 1. That will allow visitors to the park and ride to leave their car parked in place for up to 7 consecutive days without penalty.

Beyond the time limits, there's a handful of other rules that need to be followed by those using park and ride lots in Maine. Check them out here.