Driving Instruction Zones Pilot Project

Pilot Program Permitting Driving Lessons in Select Recreation Centre Parking Lots

To help increase the availability of safe spaces for driving education and training, the City of Brampton is launching its Driving Instruction Zones Pilot Project. Effective June 27, 2024, licensed driving school instructors and school operators are permitted to conduct lessons in designated areas of the parking lot at six recreation centres.

Cassie Campbell Community Centre

1050 Sandalwood Parkway West
Brampton, ON

Century Gardens Recreation Centre

340 Vodden Street East
Brampton, ON

Earnscliffe Recreation Centre

44 Eastbourne Drive
Brampton, ON

Gore Meadows Community Centre

10150 The Gore Road
Brampton, ON

Save Max Sports Centre

1495 Sandalwood Parkway East
Brampton, ON

Susan Fennell Sportsplex

500 Ray Lawson Boulevard
Brampton, ON

This initiative aims to offer a controlled and safe environment for new drivers to hone their skills under the guidance of experienced instructors. Brampton's recreation centre parking lots will provide an opportunity for practical learning.

How to Book

To use a Driving Instruction Zone, individual driving instructors or operators are required to pay a non-refundable registration fee of $25 at a participating recreation centre which will give them access to an online booking portal software. Instructors will then be able to book a 30-minute time slot between 9 am to 3:30 pm from Monday through Friday.

For public safety, a maximum of ten instructors and vehicles are permitted per parking lot at one time slot.

This one-year pilot project will undergo a review to determine next steps.

View the Instruction Guide

FAQs

What is the Driving Instruction Zones Pilot Project?
The Driving Instruction Zones Pilot Project is an initiative launched by the City of Brampton to provide designated areas within select recreation centre parking lots for licensed driving instructors and school operators to conduct driving lessons.
When did the pilot project begin?
The pilot project commenced on June 27, 2024.
Which recreation centres are participating?
The designated driving instruction zones are available at the following recreation centres:
- Cassie Campbell Community Centre, 1050 Sandalwood Parkway West, Brampton, ON
- Century Gardens Recreation Centre, 340 Vodden Street East, Brampton, ON
- Earnscliffe Recreation Centre, 44 Eastbourne Drive, Brampton, ON
- Gore Meadows Community Centre, 10150 The Gore Road, Brampton, ON
- Save Max Sports Centre, 1495 Sandalwood Parkway East, Brampton, ON
- Susan Fennell Sportsplex, 500 Ray Lawson Boulevard, Brampton, ON
The designated parking spots are marked via signage.
I'm a driving instructor, how can I book a time slot?
Individual driving instructors or operators must pay a non-refundable registration fee of $25.00 to receive access to the online booking portal software. To pay the fee, you must visit one of the participating recreation centre locations. At the time of payment, you will receive a registration link via email where you will receive access to book 30-minute time slots between 9 am to 3:30 pm from Monday to Friday. Ten instructors and vehicles are permitted per parking lot at one time slot.
I'm a driving instructor and need to cancel my session. How can I do that?
To cancel a session, you must call 311. Please provide a 48-hour notice.
What safety measures are in place for the pilot project?
To ensure public safety, a maximum of ten instructors and vehicles are allowed per parking lot each time slot.
What happens if a driving school vehicle damages a parked car belonging to visitor of the recreation centre?
Under Ontario's no-fault automobile insurance system, if a driving school vehicle damages a patron's car, the patron must seek repairs through their own auto insurer.
Can visitors park in the designated zones during off-hours?
Yes, visitors are permitted to park in the designated zones during off hours.
I have an issue, who can I report it to?
Residents can call 3-1-1, download the 3-1-1 app, or report service requests online at www.311brampton.ca. In-person services are available at multiple locations, visit www.brampton.ca for locations and hours.
What will happen once the one-year pilot project is complete?
This one-year pilot project will undergo a review to determine next steps.

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