Seasonal parking rules and fines

Rules for parking and stopping violations are different in the summer and winter. These changes happen to address seasonal parking-related issues.

Public parking in the summer

Annual fee increase

Each year, from May 1 to September 30, parking and stopping violations incur a fine of $100 in the following areas south of Lakeshore Road, from the city’s east limit to the city’s west limit (previously Meadow Wood Road):

• Local roads
• City parks
• Municipal parking lots

Fines will also increase for four parking offences within the Lakefront Increased Penalty Zone:

• Stopping vehicle on a sidewalk ($120)
• Parking vehicle within 3 metres of a fire hydrant ($120)
• Parking vehicle in a school zone ($145)
• Stopping vehicle in a school zone ($145)

Exemptions

The fee increase doesn’t apply to violations that happen between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m.  Vehicles violating traffic regulations during these hours will receive the regular fine amount.

Public parking in the winter

Avoid parking your vehicle on the street during winter weather (freezing rain, snowfall) to allow our winter crew to salt and clear the roads to keep our roads safe to drive on.

Citywide winter parking restriction

When a citywide winter parking restriction is declared, on-street parking is not allowed, except where signed. Citywide winter parking restrictions also apply to on-street parking during statutory and religious holidays. Temporary and extended parking permits won’t be issued and current ones will be suspended.

To get updates about citywide winter parking restrictions, follow us on X @MississaugaSnow, subscribe to Citywide Winter Parking Restriction alerts or call 311 (905-615-4311 if outside city limits).

Exceptions

During a citywide parking restriction, the Traffic (parking) by-law identifies where on-street parking is still allowed in these signed locations:

• Areas with a signed parking allowance (Schedule 1)
• Angle parking (Schedule 2, section 10)
• Parking for restricted periods (Schedule 5)
• Parking machines (Schedule 7A, section 21A)
• Car share parking spaces (Schedule 38, section 21C)
• Commercial vehicle loading zones (Schedule 22, section 39)
• Taxicab stands (Schedule 23, section 40)
• Designated on-street parking for disabled (Schedule 29, section 51)
• Driveway boulevard parking curb to sidewalk (Schedule 31)

Find detailed location information for these exceptions in the Traffic (parking) by-law.

Snow removal in public parking areas

The City may close areas with paid municipal parking affected by winter weather to be cleared and salted. These areas will have ‘no parking’ signs installed 24 hours before snow removal begins.

Fines and penalties

Areas with ‘no parking’ signs

You are not permitted to park your vehicle in areas with ‘no parking’ signs installed.

If your vehicle is parked in these areas, you may receive a parking ticket and have your vehicle towed. If your vehicle gets towed for being illegally parked, you will be responsible for paying all towing and storage fees.

Citywide winter parking restriction penalty

Vehicles parked on the road can prevent City crews from clearing roads and residential driveway windrows. This makes it difficult for emergency vehicles, public transit and residents to travel.

To make snow clearing safer and more efficient, the City has introduced a new penalty of $150 for those who park their vehicles on the road when the City declares a citywide winter parking restriction.