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Overnight Parking & Winter Bans in Markham

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

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Markham overnight parking is prohibited from 02:30–06:00 on all City streets unless you obtain a one-night exemption. Request it on the City’s Overnight Parking Request page. During winter, Markham enforces strict snow emergency parking rules: when winter maintenance is active, no on-street parking is allowed and exemptions are invalid; vehicles may be ticketed and towed. Outside active operations, Nov 15–Apr 15 parking is limited to the odd-numbered side of the street unless signed otherwise (see Winter and Summer Parking). Tip: if snow is expected, move before plows arrive to avoid a $150 snow-interference penalty and towing.

Overnight parking

Prohibited on public streets

Typical overnight window: 02:30-06:00 (overnight exemptions required outside winter operations)

Permit requirement

Permit required

Apply for a residential permit

Winter parking ban

Active

Ban months: Nov 15-Apr 15 (odd-side parking when maintenance inactive). Hours: 00:00-24:00 during declared winter maintenance (no on-street parking).

Towing enforced

Yes, towing enforced

Typical fines and enforcement

Penalties vary; snow-interference fines up to $150.

$150 for interfering with snow removal/maintenance; other parking penalties vary by by-law.

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

During snow emergencies the municipality advises: During snow clearing/winter maintenance, parking is prohibited on both sides of all City streets; overnight exemptions/permits are not valid and vehicles may be ticketed and/or towed..

Parking details

Overnight window: 02:30-06:00 (overnight exemptions required outside winter operations)

Winter ban months: Nov 15-Apr 15 (odd-side parking when maintenance inactive)

Snow emergency: During snow clearing/winter maintenance, parking is prohibited on both sides of all City streets; overnight exemptions/permits are not valid and vehicles may be ticketed and/or towed.

Typical ticket amounts: $150 for interfering with snow removal/maintenance; other parking penalties vary by by-law.

Official resources

Source: Overnight Parking Request | City of Markham

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Snow emergency template

Message to landlord or HOA

Hello property manager, The city has a winter parking ban from Nov 15-Apr 15 (odd-side parking when maintenance inactive) and restricts overnight parking 00:00-24:00 during declared winter maintenance (no on-street parking). During snow emergencies, the city instructs drivers: During snow clearing/winter maintenance, parking is prohibited on both sides of all City streets; overnight exemptions/permits are not valid 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/markham

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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