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Overnight Parking & Winter Bans in Vaughan

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

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Vaughan overnight parking: on-street parking is not allowed from 02:00–06:00 unless you have a valid permit. During snow operations, permits are suspended and parking is prohibited citywide; towing and tickets apply. See the City’s rules on Vaughan parking enforcement and winter guidance. Residents can apply for visitor, construction or monthly permits via the online portal. Tip: if snow is forecast, move vehicles off-street before 2 a.m. and check snow alerts.

Overnight parking

Prohibited on public streets

Typical overnight window: 02:00-06:00 (permit required)

Permit requirement

Permit required

Apply for a residential permit

Winter parking ban

Active

Ban months: Event-based (during snow-clearing operations). Hours: 00:00-24:00 during declared snow-clearing operations.

Towing enforced

Yes, towing enforced

Typical fines and enforcement

$85-$100 typical overnight and snow-clearing fines.

$100 for parking 2:00–6:00 without a permit or during snow clearing; $85 for interfering with snow clearing; towing at owner's expense.

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

During snow emergencies the municipality advises: On-street parking is prohibited during snow-clearing; even valid permits are not honoured. Vehicles may be ticketed and towed..

Parking details

Overnight window: 02:00-06:00 (permit required)

Winter ban months: Event-based (during snow-clearing operations)

Snow emergency: On-street parking is prohibited during snow-clearing; even valid permits are not honoured. Vehicles may be ticketed and towed.

Typical ticket amounts: $100 for parking 2:00–6:00 without a permit or during snow clearing; $85 for interfering with snow clearing; towing at owner's expense.

Official resources

Source: Parking Enforcement | City of Vaughan

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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 (during snow-clearing operations) and restricts overnight parking 00:00-24:00 during declared snow-clearing operations. During snow emergencies, the city instructs drivers: On-street parking is prohibited during snow-clearing; even valid permits are not honoured. 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/vaughan

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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