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Overnight Parking & Winter Bans in Toronto

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

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Toronto overnight parking is permitted where signed and subject to a default 3-hour limit unless you hold a valid residential on-street permit. Apply or renew via the City's parking permit program. For winter operations, the City may declare a Major Snowstorm Condition; when in effect, parking on signed snow routes is prohibited and violators face fines up to $200 and towing; see snow emergency parking rules and the official snow route map. Tip: if you're parking overnight in permit areas, ensure your permit matches the posted zone and move off snow routes when a major snowstorm is declared to avoid towing.

Overnight parking

Allowed when no bans active

Typical overnight window: Permitted where signed; default 3-hour limit unless permit

Permit requirement

Permit required

Apply for a residential permit

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

View tow zone map

Typical fines and enforcement

Up to $200 for parking on a designated snow route during a declared Major Snowstorm Condition; vehicles delaying crews may be towed.

Up to $200 for parking on a designated snow route during a declared Major Snowstorm Condition; vehicles delaying crews may be towed.

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

During snow emergencies the municipality advises: When a Major Snowstorm Condition is declared, parking is prohibited on designated, signed snow routes; fines up to $200 and towing may occur..

Parking details

Overnight window: Permitted where signed; default 3-hour limit unless permit

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

Snow emergency: When a Major Snowstorm Condition is declared, parking is prohibited on designated, signed snow routes; fines up to $200 and towing may occur.

Typical ticket amounts: Up to $200 for parking on a designated snow route during a declared Major Snowstorm Condition; vehicles delaying crews may be towed.

Official resources

Source: Snow Removal After Major Storms - Major Snowstorm Condition

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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: When a Major Snowstorm Condition is declared, parking is prohibited on designated, signed snow routes; fines up to $200 and towing may occur.. Could you share a reminder with residents so we can avoid towing or tickets? Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/parking-rules/canada/ontario/toronto

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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