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Overnight Parking & Winter Bans in Edmonton

Know when to move your vehicle, which streets require permits, and how towing is enforced during winter bans.

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Edmonton overnight parking is generally allowed on-street up to 72 hours where no signs restrict it. During an Edmonton winter parking ban, the City can declare a ban with 8 hours' notice. Phase 1 (arterials and bus routes) is enforced 24/7; Phase 2 (residential/industrial) restricts parking on weekdays 07:00-19:00 while crews are active, with overnight 19:00-07:00 allowed. See the official winter parking ban details and check the Roadways Snow Clearing Map before you park. Towing is enforced during bans and repeat violations; fines commonly range from $50-$250. Most areas don't require permits, but designated zones near major events do; residents can apply for permits. Tip: move by 7 AM on Phase 2 days and never exceed the 72-hour limit to avoid tickets and tows.

Overnight parking

Allowed when no bans active

Typical overnight window: No set citywide hours; during Phase 2, 19:00-07:00

Permit requirement

No permit required

Winter parking ban

Active

Ban months: Event-based (no fixed months). Hours: Phase 1: 24/7 until lifted; Phase 2: 07:00-19:00 (weekdays in active areas).

Towing enforced

Yes, towing enforced

Typical fines and enforcement

$50-$250 (typical bylaw parking fines)

$250 parking ban violation (Bylaw 5590 s.36 via s.100); $100 permit/major event zone violation (s.37/37.1); $50 abandoned vehicle over 72h + ~$120 tow + storage; $250 accessible stall violation.

Always confirm the latest posted signage before leaving a vehicle overnight.

During snow emergencies the municipality advises: Declared with at least 8 hours' notice. Phase 1: no parking 24/7 on signed seasonal routes; Phase 2: no parking 07:00-19:00 weekdays in active neighbourhoods; overnight allowed 19:00-07:00; enforcement includes ticketing and towing..

Parking details

Overnight window: No set citywide hours; during Phase 2, 19:00-07:00

Winter ban months: Event-based (no fixed months)

Snow emergency: Declared with at least 8 hours' notice. Phase 1: no parking 24/7 on signed seasonal routes; Phase 2: no parking 07:00-19:00 weekdays in active neighbourhoods; overnight allowed 19:00-07:00; enforcement includes ticketing and towing.

Typical ticket amounts: $250 parking ban violation (Bylaw 5590 s.36 via s.100); $100 permit/major event zone violation (s.37/37.1); $50 abandoned vehicle over 72h + ~$120 tow + storage; $250 accessible stall violation.

Official resources

Source: Winter Parking Bans | City of Edmonton

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Snow emergency template

Message to landlord or HOA

Hello property manager, The city has a winter parking ban from Event-based (no fixed months) and restricts overnight parking Phase 1: 24/7 until lifted; Phase 2: 07:00-19:00 (weekdays in active areas). During snow emergencies, the city instructs drivers: Declared with at least 8 hours' notice. Phase 1: no parking 24/7 on signed seasonal routes; Phase 2: no parking 07:00-19:00 weekdays in active neighbourhoods; overnight allowed 19:00-07:00; enforcement includes ticketing and towing.. Could you share a reminder with residents so we can avoid towing or tickets? Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/parking-rules/canada/alberta/edmonton

Frequently asked questions

Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.

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