Overnight Parking Bans
The overnight parking ban is usually in place between early January until April. The ban dates are announced late November for the upcoming year.
The Deputy City Manager of Public Works has the authority to modify the parking ban dates if deemed necessary. Violations to parking bans in the following areas are subject to a $75 fine:
Downtown Business District
A parking ban is in place daily from 4 to 6 a.m. on the following streets in the downtown business district:
- Water Street, from Waldegrave Street to Prescott Street
- Duckworth Street, from New Gower Street to Cochrane Street
All bans will remain in place regardless of street or snow conditions. A vehicle may be ticketed and/or towed if they are parked in violation of the parking ban.
Outside the Downtown
The overnight winter parking ban for streets outside the designated downtown area is in place daily between 12:30 and 7:30 a.m. To identify if your street is in the designated downtown, view our map and click the 'designated downtown area' button in the top right. Streets in the designated downtown area will appear in red. Alternatively, you may view the list of streets in the designated downtown area.
If you need support in identifying your street, please contact Access St. John's by dialing 311 or 709-754-CITY (2489) or email access@stjohns.ca.
All bans will remain in place regardless of street or snow conditions. A vehicle may be ticketed and/or towed if they are parked in violation of the parking ban.
Weather-Related Parking Ban
A parking ban may be implemented on roads outside the downtown area during or following adverse weather events. The purpose of the ban is to keep roads free of parked vehicles so that crews can quickly and safely clear snow or debris.
Once declared, the ban will be in place 24 hours a day until it is lifted. Violations to weather-related parking bans are subject to a $75 fine.
Details of the ban will be shared through the news section of the website and on the City's social media accounts. Residents can also subscribe to receive emails stating when the parking ban will come into effect, and when it will be lifted.
