(Sherry Haaima photo)
Nearly all the leaves have fallen and it’s becoming quite cold overnight. This usually means snow is right around the corner.
Municipalities throughout the area are reminding residents that winter weather parking by-laws and bans will come into effect in the next few weeks.
Within Arnprior, parking is not allowed on any roadway or municipal parking lot between the hours of midnight and 7 a.m. beginning November 15th.
Overnight winter parking areas are available to residents at the following locations:
- Robert Simpson Park Parking Lot
- 10 Parking Spaces
- McLean Diamonds – Ball Diamond #1
- Entire Lot
- M. Sullivan & Son Ltd. Park – Parking Lot
- Entire Lot
- Nick Smith Centre Parking Lot
- 10 Parking Spaces
- Ken Scissons Parking Lot
- 8 Parking Spaces
All spots are first come, first serve.
If your vehicle is ticketed, you will receive a fine.
- $50 if paid within 7 days
- $75 if paid within 15 days
- $91 if paid within 45 days
The by-law is in effect until March 31st.
In the Township of McNab/Braeside, the by-law is the same as within Arnprior.
No parking is allowed on any roadway or municipal parking lot between midnight and 7 a.m. beginning November 15th.
You may receive a verbal or written notice from the township if your vehicle is found parked.
If plowing operations are underway, your vehicle will be towed at the owners expense.
Vehicles parking with a trailer may park within municipal parking lots with a valid township-issued parking permit properly displayed.
The by-law is in effect until April 15th.
The Municipality of Mississippi Mills’ winter parking by-law comes into effect December 1st.
Parking is not allowed on any roadway or municipal parking lot between 1:30 a.m. and 7 a.m.
The driver or owner will receive a verbal or written notice about the prohibited parking.
The by-law is in effect until March 31st.
In Ward 5 West Carleton-March, the City of Ottawa handles winter parking bans only when 7cm or more of snow has fallen or during freezing rain events for snow-clearing operations beginning November 15th.
Overnight parking bans restrict vehicles from being parked on any roadway between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m.
Daytime bans restrict vehicles from being parked on any roadway between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Those with valid residential parking permits are exempt, but you are still recommended to move your vehicle to avoid being snowed in.
Anyone caught parked during those times without a permit, will be fined $125 and may be towed at the owners expense.
The by-law is in effect until April 1st.
(Written by: Bob Kubbinga)
