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Overnight Parking & Winter Bans in Edmonton (Metro)

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 allowed unless restricted by signs and the 72-hour limit. During a declared Edmonton winter parking ban, keep vehicles off affected routes: Phase 1 covers major roads/bus routes, and Phase 2 includes residential and industrial streets. Typical enforcement includes a $100 parking-ban ticket and towing/impound at the owner’s expense. Tip: subscribe to ban alerts and move before crews arrive to avoid a tow and help plows clear the snow.

Overnight parking

Allowed when no bans active

Typical overnight window: Allowed unless posted; observe 72-hour limit citywide.

Permit requirement

No permit required

Winter parking ban

Active

Ban months: Event-based (no fixed months). Hours: Phase-based bans in effect 24/7 until lifted.

Towing enforced

Yes, towing enforced

Typical fines and enforcement

Seasonal ban ticket $100; towing extra.

$100 seasonal parking ban ticket; towing/impound at owner’s expense (base ~$140.48 + $2.51/km).

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

During snow emergencies the municipality advises: Two-phase parking ban may be declared with 8 hours’ notice: Phase 1 clears major roads and bus routes; Phase 2 covers residential and industrial roads. Vehicles must not park on signed routes while bans are in effect..

Parking details

Overnight window: Allowed unless posted; observe 72-hour limit citywide.

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

Snow emergency: Two-phase parking ban may be declared with 8 hours’ notice: Phase 1 clears major roads and bus routes; Phase 2 covers residential and industrial roads. Vehicles must not park on signed routes while bans are in effect.

Typical ticket amounts: $100 seasonal parking ban ticket; towing/impound at owner’s expense (base ~$140.48 + $2.51/km).

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-based bans in effect 24/7 until lifted. During snow emergencies, the city instructs drivers: Two-phase parking ban may be declared with 8 hours’ notice: Phase 1 clears major roads and bus routes; Phase 2 covers residential and industrial roads. Vehicles must not park on signed routes while bans are in effect.. Could you share a reminder with residents so we can avoid towing or tickets? Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/parking-rules/canada/alberta/edmonton-metro

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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