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Overnight Parking & Winter Bans in Hamilton

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

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Hamilton overnight parking is generally allowed on local streets, but note that many signed "through highways" ban parking from 02:00-07:00 daily. Review the City's rules on the On-street parking page. During a declared snow emergency, Snow Route areas prohibit parking until lifted; crews can ticket and tow to clear routes; see snow emergency parking rules. Some time-limited zones offer resident permits, but permits do not override the 2-7 a.m. through-street ban; check local signage. Typical fines include $40 for 2-7 a.m. violations and $80 on Snow Routes. To report issues, call 905-540-6000. Tip: if snow is forecast, avoid Snow Routes and move by 2 a.m. to prevent towing.

Overnight parking

Allowed when no bans active

Typical overnight window: Generally allowed on local streets; through/arterial streets prohibit 02:00-07:00 daily.

Permit requirement

No permit required

Winter parking ban

Active

Ban months: Event-based (no fixed months). Hours: When declared: no parking on signed Snow Routes until lifted.

Towing enforced

Yes, towing enforced

Typical fines and enforcement

$25-$350 (set fines)

$40 for parking on through highways 02:00-07:00; $80 for stopping/parking on a Snow Route.

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

During snow emergencies the municipality advises: Parking on signed Snow Routes is prohibited when a snow emergency is declared; vehicles may be ticketed and towed..

Parking details

Overnight window: Generally allowed on local streets; through/arterial streets prohibit 02:00-07:00 daily.

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

Snow emergency: Parking on signed Snow Routes is prohibited when a snow emergency is declared; vehicles may be ticketed and towed.

Typical ticket amounts: $40 for parking on through highways 02:00-07:00; $80 for stopping/parking on a Snow Route.

Official resources

Source: On-street parking | City of Hamilton

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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 When declared: no parking on signed Snow Routes until lifted. During snow emergencies, the city instructs drivers: Parking on signed Snow Routes is prohibited when a snow emergency is declared; vehicles may be ticketed and towed.. Could you share a reminder with residents so we can avoid towing or tickets? Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/parking-rules/canada/ontario/hamilton

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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