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Overnight Parking & Winter Bans in Ottawa

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

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Ottawa winter parking ban and Ottawa overnight parking: From Nov 15-Apr 1, on-street parking is not permitted 01:00-07:00 citywide under the Traffic and Parking By-law. During storms, the City may also declare a Winter Weather Parking Ban;typically 19:00-07:00;to clear roads. Fines for overnight violations are $105/$125, and towing can occur. Review details on the City's winter parking page. Some streets have Residential On-Street Parking Permit zones; apply via the City's permits portal if you live in an eligible area. Tip: move your car before 19:00 when a ban is announced and use municipal lots where available to avoid tickets and towing.

Overnight parking

Prohibited on public streets

Typical overnight window: No overnight parking 01:00-07:00 Nov 15-Apr 1.

Permit requirement

No permit required

Winter parking ban

Active

Ban months: Nov 15-Apr 1. Hours: 01:00-07:00 (seasonal); 19:00-07:00 when declared.

Towing enforced

Yes, towing enforced

Typical fines and enforcement

$105 early payment / $125 set fine for overnight parking 01:00-07:00 Nov 15-Apr 1; towing/storage may apply during declared bans.

$105 early payment / $125 set fine for overnight parking 01:00-07:00 Nov 15-Apr 1; towing/storage may apply during declared bans.

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

During snow emergencies the municipality advises: Seasonal overnight restriction 01:00-07:00 Nov 15-Apr 1; during declared Winter Weather Parking Bans, on-street parking is prohibited 19:00-07:00 to allow clearing; vehicles may be ticketed and towed..

Parking details

Overnight window: No overnight parking 01:00-07:00 Nov 15-Apr 1.

Winter ban months: Nov 15-Apr 1

Snow emergency: Seasonal overnight restriction 01:00-07:00 Nov 15-Apr 1; during declared Winter Weather Parking Bans, on-street parking is prohibited 19:00-07:00 to allow clearing; vehicles may be ticketed and towed.

Typical ticket amounts: $105 early payment / $125 set fine for overnight parking 01:00-07:00 Nov 15-Apr 1; towing/storage may apply during declared bans.

Official resources

Source: Winter parking

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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 1 and restricts overnight parking 01:00-07:00 (seasonal); 19:00-07:00 when declared. During snow emergencies, the city instructs drivers: Seasonal overnight restriction 01:00-07:00 Nov 15-Apr 1; during declared Winter Weather Parking Bans, on-street parking is prohibited 19:00-07:00 to allow clearing; 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/ottawa

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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