When does the overnight parking ban come into affect?
Winter overnight parking regulations are in effect throughout the city from November 15 to April 1. This means that residents cannot park on City streets between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m. when a snow accumulation of 7 cm or more is forecast by Environment Canada in the Ottawa area. This includes any forecast for a range of snow of more than 7 cm, for example 5 to 10 cm. Vehicles that remain parked on the street during an overnight parking restriction will be ticketed. On-street parking permit holders are exempt from this restriction. These restrictions allow snow removal crews clearer access to streets, creating a faster and more efficient process.
