Parking Violations & Fines

Parking regulations are monitored and enforced on an ongoing basis to achieve compliance with the Parking Bylaw. Below lists the most common parking regulations. View a complete list of parking violations and fines.

Winter Parking Regulations are used during the winter to respond quickly to winter weather. Plows are large vehicles, and it is safer, easier and more efficient to clear streets without vehicles parked on them. 

During the months of January and February - when we typically see more frequent snowstorms, which require snow plowing and snow removal operations. On-street parking is not permitted at all between the hours of 1 a.m. and 7 a.m. and from 12 a.m. to 7 a.m. on the streets that surround Kingston General Hospital (which includes: George Street from Stuart Street to King Street West, O’Kill Street from Barrie Street to George Street and Stuart Street from Barrie Street to University Avenue).

During the months of March and December - when we typically see fewer snowstorms, on-street parking will only be banned if required due to the weather.

For more information visit the Winter Parking webpage.

Accessible Parking Zones are spaces/meters designated with a regulation sign bearing a wheelchair symbol that are reserved for a driver/passenger with an accessible parking permit. These spaces are conveniently located to assist those with mobility issues.

No Stopping Zones are not designated for stationary vehicles - you may not stop nor park your vehicle in these designated areas. Please watch for signs.

Bus Stops (Zones)  are reserved for both municipal and school buses for the safe loading and unloading of passengers. Stopping or parking your vehicle in a bus stop will result in fines.

Commercial Loading Zones are reserved for commercial vehicles during the days and hours posted.

Restricted Time Zones have signage restricting parking during specified times in certain areas, such as residential neighbourhoods. These time restrictions allow for street sweeping and reduce traffic flow.

No Parking Areas allow only for brief stopping of vehicles while loading or unloading passengers.

Parking Near Intersections is not permitted within 9 metres of a corner or intersection and within 23 metres of a corner on each through street in order to ensure maximum visibility for moving traffic.

Parking Enforcement

To report any of the parking violations noted above, submit a service request or contact the City's customer service centre at 613-546-0000 (Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or contactus@cityofkingston.ca

To report a vehicle blocking a driveway/access point outside of regular business hours, please call the City's customer service centre at 613-546-0000 and indicate that you have a parking emergency.

If you have questions about a parking ticket you have received, follow the procedure to have a parking ticket reviewed.