​​​BRAMPTON, ON – Brampton is a city rooted in diversity, connection and care. Being a good neighbour means taking shared responsibility for keeping streets and communities safe. To support this, the City is reminding residents about the importance of responsible street parking and mindful use of shared spaces to ensure they remain safe and accessible for all.

How to park safely on a street

In accordance with Brampton’s parking by-laws, the City permits street parking so long as it does not obstruct the flow of traffic, emergency vehicles or access and complies with posted signage. Inoperative, immobile or unlicensed vehicles are prohibited from being parked on a roadway. 

To avoid fines and help keep streets safe and accessible, consider these common parking by-law violations when parking on a street: 

• Parking is prohibited on any street between the hours of 2 am and 6 am
• Parking on any street for longer than 3 hours is prohibited
  

The City accepts requests for parking considerations, allowing individuals to park on streets for more than three hours and or between 2 am and 6 am for up to 14 days each calendar year per vehicle licence plate. ​

Increased fines for repeat offenses 

Brampton has amended its Administrative Penalties (Parking) By-law 333-2013​ to introduce higher fines for repeat parking offences, reinforcing its commitment to improving road safety and traffic management. Under the new system, fines will increase by 50 per cent of the initial set fine amount for second and subsequent violations of the same offence. This change applies to several parking infractions, including but not limited to:

• parking within three metres of a fire hydrant
• obstructing traffic
• parking in a manner that obstructs a sidewalk or overhangs curbs
  

Residents and visitors are encouraged to familiarize themselves with parking by-laws and do their part in contributing to a safer, more efficient city. For more information, visit this website.  ​

How to park safely on a residential driveway 

Vehicle parking is restricted to designated driveways and permitted areas on private property. Vehicles are not permitted to be parked on unpaved or natural areas such as lawns. When parking on a residential driveway, vehicles should not obstruct or overhang sidewalks or the street.

Understanding bike lanes

Bike lanes are lanes dedicated exclusively for cycling and micromobility such as e-scooters, through a combination of pavement markings and signage. Parking in a bike lane can be dangerous and is not permitted.

Accessible parking in the City 

Accessible Parking Permits are issued by the Government of Ontario to individuals living with disabilities. They allow the permit holder to park in designated areas. The permit is not specific to any one vehicle and instead is linked to the permit holder. These spaces may be located on streets, parking lots and parking garages.

To legally park in a designated accessible parking area, individuals must:

• ensure their Accessible Parking Permit is valid and up to date
• clearly display their Accessible Parking Permits (including expiry date)
• avoid parking on or over any portion of the access aisle
• avoid parking in prohibited parking areas even with a valid Accessible Parking Permit
  

Fire routes are prohibited parking areas

Fire routes help first responders access buildings quickly in the event of an emergency. They can include driveways and laneways near entrances to emergency services (i.e. fire hydrants, hose connects, etc.) at buildings, stores and schools. Blocking these routes can be dangerous for everyone. Do not park or stop in a marked fire route to avoid receiving a significant fine or having your vehicle towed.

Reminder about signage 

To protect resident safety and maintain community standards, placing signage on hydro poles, traffic poles or along city streets is not permitted in Brampton as per the Sign By-law​. These signs can be a visual distraction to drivers, become a trip hazard for pedestrians and may end up as litter in streets and green spaces. Real estate signs on private properties are exempt from this by-law provided they adhere to the exemption standards set out in the by-law.

For more information, visit brampton.ca/parking. ​