Parking along roadways
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Basic Parking Rules
Always check and obey posted signs regarding parking restrictions—some local bylaws may not be posted.
Never park on the travelled part of a road; pull over onto the shoulder if you need to stop.
Avoid parking where visibility is limited (such as curves or hills) to ensure at least 125 metres of clear view in both directions.
Do not block a parked vehicle, sidewalk, crosswalk, pedestrian crossing, or road entrance.
Keep a distance of at least 3 metres from a fire hydrant, 9 metres from an intersection (15 metres if it has traffic lights), and 15 metres from railway tracks.
Never park on or within 100 metres of a bridge, or within 6 metres of a public entrance to venues like hotels or theatres, when open.
Ensure your vehicle is not obstructing traffic flow or interfering with snow-clearing efforts.
Parking for People with Disabilities (Accessible Parking Permit)
The Accessible Parking Permit (formerly Disabled Person Parking Permit) is issued to the individual, not a specific vehicle.
It allows the vehicle in which the permit holder is travelling to park in designated accessible spaces and certain standing or stopping areas.
Four types of permits exist: Regular (blue), Temporary (red), Traveller (purple), and Company (green).
Misuse of a permit can result in fines and loss of privileges. Report misuse to the police.
Never park in an accessible spot unless the permit belongs to you or someone in your vehicle.
Parallel Parking
Park with wheels parallel to the curb, on the right side of the road (or in accordance with posted signs).
Choose a space about 1.5 times the length of your vehicle.
Signal your intent, line up your rear bumper with the parked vehicle’s rear bumper, and reverse slowly.
Turn the steering wheel fully toward the curb first, then straighten out, and finally turn fully toward the road to align with the curb.
Set the parking brake, put the vehicle in park (or in first/reverse for manual), turn off the engine, and remove the key before exiting.
Parking on a Hill
Facing downhill: turn your front wheels toward the curb or right shoulder (prevents rolling into traffic if brakes fail).
Facing uphill with a curb: turn your steering wheel to the left so if the vehicle rolls, the tires catch the curb.
Facing uphill without a curb: turn your wheels sharply to the right so the vehicle rolls off the road instead of into traffic.
Always set the parking brake, put the vehicle in park (or in first/reverse for manual), turn off the engine, and remove the key.
Roadside Stop
Check mirrors and blind spots before slowing and signaling to pull over.
Signal your intention unless there are immediate side-road entrances that might confuse other drivers.
Stop parallel and close (within 30 cm) to the curb or road edge without blocking entrances or traffic.
After stopping, turn off your signal and turn on hazard lights if necessary.
Pulling Out from a Roadside Stop
Release the parking brake, shift into drive (or first gear), and turn off hazard lights.
Signal your intention to merge back into traffic.
Check mirrors and blind spots carefully for vehicles or cyclists.
Accelerate smoothly to match traffic speed and cancel your signal once you’re fully in the lane.