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Overnight Parking & Winter Bans in Montreal

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

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Montreal overnight parking is allowed where signs permit, but winter operations can trigger posted bans - typically 19:00-07:00 at night or 07:00-19:00 by day - while crews load snow. Check the city's winter parking guidance, and remember vehicles may be towed during operations (use Info-Remorquage to locate a car). Many districts use residents-only zones; apply for local stickers through your borough if required. There is no fixed citywide winter parking ban; rules are announced and signed per street. Tip: in the November to April season, watch for orange lights, signs, and app alerts, and move by the posted start time to avoid a tow.

Overnight parking

Allowed when no bans active

Typical overnight window: Allowed when signage permits; watch for borough specific night restrictions.

Permit requirement

No permit required

Winter parking ban

Active

Ban months: Event-based (typically Nov-Apr operations). Hours: Temporary day (07:00-19:00) or night (19:00-07:00) bans posted during snow removal.

Towing enforced

Yes, towing enforced

Typical fines and enforcement

Fine amounts vary by borough; the city publishes updated fee schedules alongside Info-Remorquage guidance.

Fine amounts vary by borough; the city publishes updated fee schedules alongside Info-Remorquage guidance.

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

During snow emergencies the municipality advises: Snow removal operations post temporary signs for day or night periods; vehicles left in signed zones may be towed and relocated..

Parking details

Overnight window: Allowed when signage permits; watch for borough specific night restrictions.

Winter ban months: Event-based (typically Nov-Apr operations)

Snow emergency: Snow removal operations post temporary signs for day or night periods; vehicles left in signed zones may be towed and relocated.

Typical ticket amounts: Fine amounts vary by borough; the city publishes updated fee schedules alongside Info-Remorquage guidance.

Official resources

Source: Comment stationner votre vehicule en hiver - Ville de Montreal

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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 (typically Nov-Apr operations) and restricts overnight parking Temporary day (07:00-19:00) or night (19:00-07:00) bans posted during snow removal. During snow emergencies, the city instructs drivers: Snow removal operations post temporary signs for day or night periods; vehicles left in signed zones may be towed and relocated.. Could you share a reminder with residents so we can avoid towing or tickets? Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/parking-rules/canada/quebec/montreal

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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