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Winter Parking Restrictions
To safely and effectively clear snow from streets, the City of St. John’s restricts parking on streets by area, time of day, or other operational requirements.
Violating winter parking restrictions can result in a ticket being issued or the vehicle being towed.
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For more details of each winter parking restriction, check our websites: StJohns.ca/Snow map.StJohns.ca/Snow
No ParkingSnow Route
From December 1 to March 31 parking is prohibited 24 hours a day (regardless of snow/street conditions) on streets with designated Snow Route signs.
Downtown
11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
On-street parking in the Downtown is prohibited from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. during the Winter Parking Ban. The dates are approved by Council to allow for early morning snow clearing, regardless of snow or street conditions. This prohibition does not require signage.
At times, Downtown streets will be scheduled for snow removal operations. In those instances, the City may provide signage for affected streets, however the vehicle owner is responsible for checking if their street is affected. See page 14 for more details.
Business District
4 to 6 a.m. daily, once in effect
On-street parking in the Business District is prohibited from 4 a.m. to 6 a.m. during the Winter Parking Ban. The dates are approved by Council to allow for early morning snow clearing regardless of snow or street conditions.
Outside the Downtown and Business District
12:30 to 7:30 a.m. daily, once in effect
The on-street parking prohibition outside the Downtown and Business District is in effect from 12:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. during the Winter Parking Ban, the dates for which are approved by Council regardless of snow or street conditions.
24 Hour Parking Restriction
Implemented as operationally required outside the Downtown and Business District
11:00 PM - 6:00 AM
The Deputy City Manager of Public Works can implement a 24-hour parking restriction outside the Downtown and Business District when necessary for snow clearing and/ or snow removal. When in effect, vehicles cannot park on streets outside the Downtown and Business District area at anytime. Notice of the 24-hour parking restriction will be posted on the City’s website.
