Parking By-law

Overview

The City of St. Catharines is committed to providing high quality and available parking to enhance the quality of life for our residents and visitors. Tickets may be given to owners or operators of motor vehicles who fail to obey parking by-laws.

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Parking Offences

Tickets issued under administrative penalty system
OffencePenalty
Expired meter $20
Over time limit $20
Expired meter, special provision area, May 1 to Sept. 30 $50
Over time limit, special provision area, May 1 to Sept. 30 $50
Where prohibited $30
Where restricted $30
Within 3 meters of fire hydrant $30
Within 1.5 meters of driveway $30
On boulevard $30 
Obstruct lane or driveway $40 
Facing wrong way $30 
Over 12 hours  $30 
Metered zone between 3 a.m. and 6 a.m. $30 
On Regional Road between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. $30 
Standing where prohibited $40 
Stopping where prohibited $48 
Stopping in loading zone $48 
Stopping or parking on sidewalk $48 
Over-sized vehicle  $75 
Parkin in fire route $80 
Parked on lands other than parking area $100 
Parked where prohibited, May 1 to Sept. 30 $100 
Parking in a designated accessible space - no permit $300 

 

Parking By-Law Enforcement

For parking by-law enforcement call 905.688.5600 during these times:

  • Monday to Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sunday - 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Please note:

  • Parking enforcement does not work outside of the hours listed above.
  • If you need assistance outside of these hours please call us the following day during the hours listed above.

  • Municipal by-law enforcement officers are contracted out by the City.

  • The City does not handle moving violations.

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