Ottawa (November 14, 2008) - As the leaves fall from their trees, we are reminded that winter will be here before we know it. As we prepare for the winter months, the City of Ottawa wishes to remind residents that winter overnight parking regulations will be in effect from November 15 to April 1. These regulations ensure the City’s snow-clearing crews are able to keep Ottawa’s roads safe and clear for motorists, public transit, pedestrians and cyclists.

Between November 15 and April 1, parking is permitted on all Ottawa streets between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m., except when a snowfall of 7 cm or more is forecast by Environment Canada. This includes any forecast for a range of snow more than 7 cm, for example a forecast of 5 to 10 cm of snowfall. Vehicle owners who have a municipal on-street parking permit are exempt from winter overnight parking restrictions.

Be in the know about snow. Sign up for the City’s Winter Parking e-Alerts to receive e-mails each time an overnight parking restriction is in effect. You’ll also receive an e-mail if the parking restriction continues over more than one night and another when the restriction has been lifted. The service is free and you can unsubscribe at anytime. Sign up today at ottawa.ca/winterparking.

You can also find out if an overnight parking restriction is in effect by calling 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401) or by tuning in to local media for announcements about on-street parking restrictions.

Residents should also keep in mind that snow may be removed from city streets even when no snow is forecast. When daytime or nighttime snow removal operations are planned, temporary “no parking” snow removal signs will be posted before snow removal begins. Vehicle owners are reminded not to park on streets where temporary “no parking” snow removal signs are placed. Vehicles parked during planned snow removal will be ticketed and towed to a nearby street. This restriction applies to all vehicles, including those with on-street parking permits.

For more information on winter overnight parking regulations, visit ottawa.ca/winterparking  \or call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401).

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