During the holiday season, Dayton Police Department parking enforcement aides will occasionally give out something other than parking tickets in the central business district.  

On several days in December, aides will place a seasonal warning note on the windshield of those committing minor parking violations. The card thanks drivers for visiting downtown, points out that the driver is in violation of a parking ordinance and asks the driver to adhere to that parking law during future downtown visits.  

The card also points out that there are parking garages and surface lots available for extended visits and offers reminders to keep valuables out of sight and vehicles locked.

The days when holiday parking warnings will be distributed will not be announced in advance.