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Overnight Parking & Winter Bans in Richmond

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

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Richmond overnight parking is generally allowed—there’s no citywide curfew or seasonal ban. Key rules from Traffic Bylaw 5870 include a 3-hour limit on residential/commercial frontages between 08:00–18:00, a 72-hour maximum stay, and no parking in parks or school grounds 23:00–05:00. Commercial vehicles cannot park on streets 19:00–07:00. In snow, the City urges drivers to move off-street so plows can operate; unlawful parking can result in towing. Tip: after snowfall, move off priority routes and double-check meter/time limits to avoid tickets or towing.

Overnight parking

Allowed when no bans active

Typical overnight window: Allowed unless posted; observe 3-hour daytime limit, 72-hour storage cap, and park/school restrictions.

Permit requirement

No permit required

Winter parking ban

Not listed

No seasonal ban recorded, but snow emergencies may trigger restrictions.

Towing enforced

Yes, towing enforced

Typical fines and enforcement

$40-$100 common ticket amounts (Schedule A, Bylaw 8122)

Examples: $40 (over 72-hour storage); $60 (time-limit or meter violation); $100 (off-street posted time/permit/disabled stall) with early-payment discounts and late surcharges.

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

During snow emergencies the municipality advises: No fixed winter overnight ban; during snow/ice response the City asks residents to avoid parking on roads so plows can clear, and vehicles parked unlawfully may be towed..

Parking details

Overnight window: Allowed unless posted; observe 3-hour daytime limit, 72-hour storage cap, and park/school restrictions.

Winter ban months: Not listed

Snow emergency: No fixed winter overnight ban; during snow/ice response the City asks residents to avoid parking on roads so plows can clear, and vehicles parked unlawfully may be towed.

Typical ticket amounts: Examples: $40 (over 72-hour storage); $60 (time-limit or meter violation); $100 (off-street posted time/permit/disabled stall) with early-payment discounts and late surcharges.

Official resources

Source: Traffic Bylaw No. 5870 (City of Richmond)

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Snow emergency template

Message to landlord or HOA

Hello property manager, The city has a winter parking ban from Not listed and restricts overnight parking No seasonal ban hours published. During snow emergencies, the city instructs drivers: No fixed winter overnight ban; during snow/ice response the City asks residents to avoid parking on roads so plows can clear, and vehicles parked unlawfully may be towed.. Could you share a reminder with residents so we can avoid towing or tickets? Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/parking-rules/canada/british-columbia/richmond

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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