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Overnight Parking & Winter Bans in Burlington

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

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Burlington overnight parking is not allowed on streets 01:00–06:00 or beyond the citywide five-hour limit unless you obtain an on-street parking exemption or a residential permit where eligible. During a declared Snow Event, all on-street parking is suspended and exemptions are invalid; typical penalties include $47 for 1–6 a.m. or 5-hour violations and $120 for parking during a snow storm. Tip: apply for an exemption before you park, and if snow is forecast, move off-street—Snow Event rules override exemptions and can lead to ticketing and towing.

Overnight parking

Allowed when no bans active

Typical overnight window: 01:00-06:00 (exemption required; five-hour citywide limit applies)

Permit requirement

Permit required

Apply for a residential permit

Winter parking ban

Active

Ban months: Event-based (no fixed months). Hours: 00:00-24:00 during declared Snow Event.

Towing enforced

Yes, towing enforced

Typical fines and enforcement

$47-$120 (common penalties)

$47 — parked 01:00-06:00 or exceeding five-hour limit; $120 — parking during a Snow Event before clearing is complete.

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

During snow emergencies the municipality advises: When a Snow Event is declared, no parking on any city street until the event ends; existing exemptions are invalid and vehicles may be ticketed and/or towed..

Parking details

Overnight window: 01:00-06:00 (exemption required; five-hour citywide limit applies)

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

Snow emergency: When a Snow Event is declared, no parking on any city street until the event ends; existing exemptions are invalid and vehicles may be ticketed and/or towed.

Typical ticket amounts: $47 — parked 01:00-06:00 or exceeding five-hour limit; $120 — parking during a Snow Event before clearing is complete.

Official resources

Source: Parking Exemptions | City of Burlington

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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 00:00-24:00 during declared Snow Event. During snow emergencies, the city instructs drivers: When a Snow Event is declared, no parking on any city street until the event ends; existing exemptions are invalid and vehicles may be ticketed and/or towed.. Could you share a reminder with residents so we can avoid towing or tickets? Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/parking-rules/canada/ontario/burlington

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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