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Overnight Parking & Winter Bans in Winnipeg

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

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Winnipeg overnight parking is generally allowed, but winter restrictions are strict. The Annual Winter Route Parking Ban can run within Nov 1-Apr 30 and prohibits parking on signed winter routes from 02:00-07:00 nightly (or 00:00-07:00 if an Extended Ban is declared). During a Residential Parking Ban, follow your zone's 12-hour plowing schedule; violators face a $200 ticket. See official winter parking ban rules and the winter route map. Towing is enforced; snow emergency parking rules allow vehicles to be moved to clear routes. No general citywide overnight permit is required, but some time-limited areas use residential permits via the Winnipeg Parking Authority. Tip: confirm your snow zone before bedtime and move by 2 a.m. when bans are active.

Overnight parking

Allowed when no bans active

Typical overnight window: Allowed except on winter routes 02:00-07:00 (00:00-07:00 if Extended Ban)

Permit requirement

No permit required

Winter parking ban

Active

Ban months: Nov 1-Apr 30 (as declared). Hours: 02:00-07:00 on winter routes (Annual Winter Route Parking Ban); 00:00-07:00 if Extended Ban is declared.

Towing enforced

Yes, towing enforced

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Typical fines and enforcement

$100-$200 (winter bans)

$100 ($75 early) for Annual/Extended Winter Route bans; $200 ($150 early) for Residential Parking Ban; towing/impound fees may apply.

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

During snow emergencies the municipality advises: A snow emergency may be declared after heavy snowfall, prohibiting all parking on winter routes; vehicles are towed to nearby locations..

Parking details

Overnight window: Allowed except on winter routes 02:00-07:00 (00:00-07:00 if Extended Ban)

Winter ban months: Nov 1-Apr 30 (as declared)

Snow emergency: A snow emergency may be declared after heavy snowfall, prohibiting all parking on winter routes; vehicles are towed to nearby locations.

Typical ticket amounts: $100 ($75 early) for Annual/Extended Winter Route bans; $200 ($150 early) for Residential Parking Ban; towing/impound fees may apply.

Official resources

Source: Winter parking bans - City of Winnipeg

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Snow emergency template

Message to landlord or HOA

Hello property manager, The city has a winter parking ban from Nov 1-Apr 30 (as declared) and restricts overnight parking 02:00-07:00 on winter routes (Annual Winter Route Parking Ban); 00:00-07:00 if Extended Ban is declared. During snow emergencies, the city instructs drivers: A snow emergency may be declared after heavy snowfall, prohibiting all parking on winter routes; vehicles are towed to nearby locations.. Could you share a reminder with residents so we can avoid towing or tickets? Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/parking-rules/canada/manitoba/winnipeg

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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