Winter Parking

Winter Overnight Parking Regulations in effect November 15 to April 1

As cool fall days get colder and give way to winter, Ottawa residents are reminded that winter overnight parking regulations are in effect from November 15 to April 1. These regulations ensure the City’s snow-clearing crews are able to keep Ottawa’s roads safe and clear for motorists, public transit, pedestrians and cyclists.

Be in the know about snow. Sign up for Winter Parking e-Alerts at ottawa.ca/winterparking. Every time a winter overnight parking restriction goes into effect or is lifted, you will receive an e-mail alert. You can also find out if a winter overnight parking restriction is in effect by visiting ottawa.ca/newsroom, calling 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401) or tuning in to local media for announcements about on-street parking restrictions.

Between November 15 and April 1, when a snow accumulation of 7 cm or more is forecast by Environment Canada, the City initiates an enforcement of winter overnight parking restrictions. During winter overnight parking restrictions, vehicles may not be parked on any City street between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m. This includes any forecast for a range of snow of more than 7 cm, for example 5 to 10 cm. Vehicles parked on the street during a winter overnight parking restriction keep the City from clearing the way for you. Vehicles parked on the street when a restriction is in effect will be ticketed, even if it does not snow. On-street parking permit holders are exempt from winter overnight parking restrictions.

Snow Removal Operations
Residents should also keep in mind that snow may be removed from city streets, during the day or night, even when no snow is forecast. When snow removal operations are planned, temporary “no parking” snow removal signs will be posted before snow removal begins. Vehicle owners are reminded not to park on streets where temporary “no parking” snow removal signs are placed as their vehicle will be ticketed and towed to a nearby street. This restriction applies to all vehicles, including those with on-street parking permits.

For more information on winter overnight parking regulations and planned snow removal, visit ottawa.ca/winterparking or call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401).