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Overnight Parking & Winter Bans in St. Catharines

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

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St. Catharines overnight parking is generally permitted except where posted. Metered spaces prohibit parking 03:00–06:00. In winter, the City may declare a citywide S’No Parking ban after significant snowfall; vehicles must be off-street or risk ticketing and towing. See the official winter parking page. Tip: if snow is forecast, move your car off the roadway early and check City alerts to avoid a tow.

Overnight parking

Allowed when no bans active

Typical overnight window: Allowed unless posted; metered spaces prohibit 03:00-06:00.

Permit requirement

No permit required

Winter parking ban

Active

Ban months: Event-based (no fixed months). Hours: 00:00-24:00 during declared S'No Parking ban.

Towing enforced

Yes, towing enforced

Typical fines and enforcement

Typical winter ban ticket $30; towing extra.

$30 ticket during S’No Parking plus towing at owner’s expense if removal is required.

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

During snow emergencies the municipality advises: During significant snowfall the City may declare the S’No Parking winter parking ban; vehicles must be off-street or they may be ticketed and towed..

Parking details

Overnight window: Allowed unless posted; metered spaces prohibit 03:00-06:00.

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

Snow emergency: During significant snowfall the City may declare the S’No Parking winter parking ban; vehicles must be off-street or they may be ticketed and towed.

Typical ticket amounts: $30 ticket during S’No Parking plus towing at owner’s expense if removal is required.

Official resources

Source: Winter Parking (S’No Parking program)

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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 S'No Parking ban. During snow emergencies, the city instructs drivers: During significant snowfall the City may declare the S’No Parking winter parking ban; vehicles must be off-street or they 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/st-catharines

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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