Ashland Police announced that officers began strictly enforcing several borough parking ordinances today (Monday, July 27, 2026) in response to numerous complaints about parking issues throughout the borough.The enforcement effort will target vehicles with expired inspections or registrations parked on borough streets, as well as vehicles parked facing the wrong direction.According to police, Borough Ordinance No. 643, as amended by Ordinance No. 657 in 2022, prohibits vehicles with expired inspections or expired registrations from being parked on any borough street.Under the ordinance, vehicles found in violation are subject to immediate towing and a $25 penalty. If the fine is not paid within five days, additional assessments may be added. In other words, the passenger side of the vehicle must be closest to the curb.Drivers found violating the parking direction requirement may receive parking tickets or traffic citations.Ashland Police said the increased enforcement is intended to address ongoing parking concerns within the borough and urged residents to ensure their vehicles have current inspection and registration and are legally parked to avoid fines, citations, or towing.