The Colorado Department of Transportation released a flyer Thursday asking Coloradans to adhere to parking laws in the backcountry.

Skiers, snowshoers and snowmobilers often leave their vehicles or trailers parked on the side of road instead of in dedicated parking spots, which in addition to being illegal, gets in the way of essential work in the area.

State to construct wildlife overpass, underpass across U.S. 160 to prevent collisions

CDOT said illegally or poorly parked vehicles prevent maintenance workers from being able to clear roads of snow and ice, creating hazardous conditions for drivers. These vehicles also risk obstructing avalanche control missions.

Obstructing highway maintenance and traffic is in violation of state law, as is parking a vehicle on a main-traveled part of a highway.

CDOT asks Coloradans to park in marked, designated parking areas and adhere to all no parking signs to avoid being fined and towed by the Colorado State Patrol.