Parking in Mississauga? Here’s what you need to know

Mississauga has many exciting places to explore. Residents and visitors often travel around the city by car. Knowing where parking is allowed can help you avoid a parking fine. Parking is not allowed where “No Parking” signs are posted. These rules help keep public spaces safe and enjoyable for everyone. If you’re visiting, take an extra moment to read nearby signs and consider using a municipal parking lot when on-street rules are unfamiliar.

The City’s Traffic (Parking) By-law 0555-2000 is important because it keeps our streets safe, accessible, and fair for everyone. When people park in the wrong place, it can block drivers’ views, slow down traffic, and stop emergency vehicles like police, fire and paramedics from attending to emergency situations. Parking in the wrong place can also block sidewalks, bike lanes, bus stops and accessible parking spaces, making it harder for people with disabilities, parents with strollers, cyclists and seniors to get around. Parking tickets (or fines) are used to stop people from parking in the wrong places and encourage people to follow the rules, even when they are in a hurry.

Types of parking in Mississauga

On-street parking

On-street parking is allowed for up to five hours, unless otherwise posted. Parking on the street is not allowed between 2 and 6 a.m. without a valid permit.

On-street overnight parking

If you or a guest need to park overnight on a residential street (for example, if you’re visiting friends or family), you must get a temporary parking permit from the City. This permit lets you park longer than the usual five hours and during the no-parking period between 2 and 6 a.m.

Temporary parking permits are not valid on private property or in areas with no-parking signs.

Paid on-street parking

Paid on-street parking is available in Clarkson, Cooksville, downtown Mississauga, Port Credit and Streetsville.

Paid parking is in effect during peak hours to encourage parking turnover and help make parking available to all residents. Parking is free outside of posted hours. Learn more.

Paid parking garages

Can’t find on-street parking? Municipal parking garages are also a great option and can be found in downtown Mississauga and Port Credit. In downtown Mississauga, paid parking is in effect weekdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Parking is free on weekends and on weekdays after 6 p.m. For more information, visit Parking garages.

Municipal parking lots

Paid and free municipal lots can be found across Mississauga. Rates and daytime hours can vary by location. To find a parking location, visit Municipal parking lots.

Please note, the only way to pay for City parking is through parking machines using the digital payment prompts, where certain payment options are accepted like coins, payment apps like Apple Pay or Google Wallet or major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) at all locations.

Any QR code found on a City paid parking machine is not legitimate and should not be scanned.

Parking on statutory holidays, religious and cultural days

On certain statutory holidays and religious or cultural days, on-street parking is allowed for more than five hours. On some days, parking is allowed between 8 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. On other religious days, parking is allowed from 5 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. For the full list, please refer to the Traffic By-law 0555-2000.

Seasonal parking rules and fines

Mississauga’s lakefront during the summer months

In the summer, Mississauga’s lakefront is busy with residents and visitors enjoying the warm weather. Each year, from May 1 to September 30, drivers can be fined $100 or more for parking or stopping violations in the Lakefront Increased Penalty Zone. This zone includes local roads, City parks and municipal parking lots south of Lakeshore Road.

When visiting Mississauga’s lakefront, park only in areas where parking is allowed. Illegally parked vehicles can block access for emergency service vehicles and impact public safety.

If a parking lot is full, consider visiting one of Mississauga’s other 500 parks. Other options include walking, cycling or taking MiWay to your destination.

Citywide Winter Parking Restriction

The City has introduced a $150 penalty when you park your vehicle on the road during a Citywide Winter Parking Restriction. When a Citywide Winter Parking Restriction is declared, on-street parking is not allowed, except where signed. Citywide Winter Parking Restriction also applies to on-street parking during statutory and religious holidays. Temporary parking permits and residential paid parking permits will not be issued and current ones will be suspended.

The City will announce that a Citywide Winter Parking Restriction is in effect on its website and on its social media channels. Residents can also sign up to receive an email alert or call 311.

Ways to avoid getting a ticket

Whether you live in Mississauga or you’re visiting for the day, here are a few simple ways to avoid a parking ticket:

• Watch for parking signs before you leave your vehicle (especially “No Parking,” “No Stopping,” time limits and permit-only zones).
• If you’re parking in a paid zone, make sure to visit a Pay and Display machine. Display your ticket on your windshield, with the date and time visible, and pay for the desired time you will be parking.
• Follow the five-hour limit for on-street parking, unless a sign says otherwise.
• Don’t park on the street between 2 and 6 a.m. unless you have a valid temporary parking permit.
• If you have guests staying overnight (or you’re visiting and staying with friends or family), apply for a temporary parking permit in advance (permits aren’t valid on private property or where “No Parking” signs are posted).
• Keep sidewalks, bike lanes, fire hydrants, fire routes, bus stops and accessible parking spaces clear. Stopping “just for a minute” can still result in a ticket.
• At the lakefront (May 1 to September 30), park only where parking is permitted, fines can be $100 or more in the Lakefront Increased Penalty Zone.
• If on-street parking is difficult to find, consider a municipal parking lot or other paid parking options, or consider walking, cycling or taking MiWay.

If you receive a parking ticket, you can pay it online, in person or by mail. You can also dispute a parking ticket online or in person.

Report an illegally parked vehicle

You can report parking offences online that violate the City’s Traffic by-law, Fire Route by-law and Accessible Parking by-law, including a vehicle:

• blocking a sidewalk, fire route, fire hydrant or bike lane.
• parked on your street for more than five hours.
• parked on your street from 2 to 6 a.m.

To learn more about parking in Mississauga, visit mississauga.ca/parking.

Parking Enforcement Officers are here to help

Mississauga’s Parking Enforcement Officers help keep roads safe and accessible. They educate the public about parking rules and issue tickets for parking violations. When officers issue a ticket, they are following the City’s by-laws and helping ensure safety and fairness across the city.

Residents and visitors are reminded to be respectful when speaking with Parking Enforcement Officers. They are designated Peace Officers under the Police Services Act. Harming or trying to harm an officer while they are doing their job may result in criminal charges.

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