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Overnight Parking & Winter Bans in Kitchener

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

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Kitchener overnight parking is restricted Dec 1-Mar 31: on-street parking between 02:30-06:00 requires an exemption. Apply via the City's overnight parking exemptions page before 2 a.m. Exemptions are limited per plate and are cancelled during a declared Snow Event. When a Snow Event is announced, all street parking is prohibited (typically 24 hours) and towing is enforced under the City's parking bylaws. Fines can range from $20-$300. No permit is needed Apr-Nov unless signs require it. Tip: if 8+ cm is forecast, move off-street by late evening to avoid tickets or towing and always check posted snow emergency parking rules.

Overnight parking

Prohibited on public streets

Typical overnight window: 02:30-06:00 (Dec 1-Mar 31 exemption program)

Permit requirement

Permit required

Apply for a residential permit

Winter parking ban

Active

Ban months: Dec 1-Mar 31. Hours: 02:30-06:00 standard; 24 hours during declared Snow Event.

Towing enforced

Yes, towing enforced

Typical fines and enforcement

$20-$300

Snow Event violations can trigger towing and administrative penalties under the City's parking bylaws.

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

During snow emergencies the municipality advises: When 8 or more cm is forecast or a Snow Event is declared, no on-street parking is allowed citywide and any overnight exemptions are void; violations may be ticketed and towed..

Parking details

Overnight window: 02:30-06:00 (Dec 1-Mar 31 exemption program)

Winter ban months: Dec 1-Mar 31

Snow emergency: When 8 or more cm is forecast or a Snow Event is declared, no on-street parking is allowed citywide and any overnight exemptions are void; violations may be ticketed and towed.

Typical ticket amounts: Snow Event violations can trigger towing and administrative penalties under the City's parking bylaws.

Official resources

Source: Overnight parking exemptions

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Snow emergency template

Message to landlord or HOA

Hello property manager, The city has a winter parking ban from Dec 1-Mar 31 and restricts overnight parking 02:30-06:00 standard; 24 hours during declared Snow Event. During snow emergencies, the city instructs drivers: When 8 or more cm is forecast or a Snow Event is declared, no on-street parking is allowed citywide and any overnight exemptions are void; violations 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/kitchener

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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