Some in Chicago may be waking up to find their cars nissing now that the city's winter overnight parking ban is officially in effect.

The ban, which is enforced regardless of snow, went into effect at 3 a.m. for more than 100 miles of main streets. It remains in effect daily through 7 a.m. until April 1.

The ban “helps ensure public safety each winter by allowing public transportation and emergency vehicles to move freely and reducing hazardous conditions for motorists, pedestrians, and other travelers,” Department of Streets and Sanitation Commissioner Cole Stallard said in a release. “Having this consistent rule for overnight parking allows snow removal crews to plan and execute their operations more effectively," including salting and plowing.

The ban applies to 107 miles of main s

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