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Overnight Parking & Winter Bans in Victoria

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

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Victoria overnight parking is restricted: the Streets and Traffic Bylaw prohibits parking 02:30–05:30 on all streets, with a limited exception for residents adjacent to the street outside the downtown Night Parking Area. There is no fixed winter parking ban, but after snow, curbside spaces may be used for storage and sidewalks must be cleared by 10 a.m. Towing is enforced; City tows for outstanding tickets carry a $200 administration fee plus towing and storage. Tip: visitors should use parkades overnight to avoid the 2:30–5:30 a.m. restriction.

Overnight parking

Prohibited on public streets

Typical overnight window: 02:30-05:30 restriction citywide (resident exception outside downtown night parking area)

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

Parking ticket amounts vary by offence; City tow administration fee $200 plus towing/storage.

City tow administration fee $200 for City-ordered tows plus towing and storage; individual parking ticket amounts vary by offence.

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

During snow emergencies the municipality advises: No fixed winter parking ban; during snow events some curbside spaces may be used for snow storage and residents must clear sidewalks by 10 a.m..

Parking details

Overnight window: 02:30-05:30 restriction citywide (resident exception outside downtown night parking area)

Winter ban months: Not listed

Snow emergency: No fixed winter parking ban; during snow events some curbside spaces may be used for snow storage and residents must clear sidewalks by 10 a.m.

Typical ticket amounts: City tow administration fee $200 for City-ordered tows plus towing and storage; individual parking ticket amounts vary by offence.

Official resources

Source: Streets and Traffic Bylaw 09-079 (consolidated)

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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 parking ban; during snow events some curbside spaces may be used for snow storage and residents must clear sidewalks by 10 a.m.. Could you share a reminder with residents so we can avoid towing or tickets? Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/parking-rules/canada/british-columbia/victoria

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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