MTO Accessible Parking Permit Exemptions in Hamilton

For information on the Accessible Parking Permit issued by the Province of Ontario, please visit Ontario.ca

Accessible Parking Space Information:

• Only vehicles displaying a valid MTO Accessible Parking Permit are authorized to park in designated accessible parking spaces.
• Obstructing access aisles adjacent to accessible parking spaces is prohibited, even for vehicles with a valid MTO Accessible Parking Permit. These aisles are essential for providing space for wheelchair ramps and other mobility devices.
• The starting fine amount for parking in an Accessible Parking Space without a valid permit or obstructing an access isle is $350.

Additional Information for Permit Holders:

Municipal Car Parks: Vehicles displaying a valid MTO Accessible Parking Permit are exempt from payment in municipal car parks up to the posted time limit or a maximum of 8 hours, whichever is less.  Only applies to City of Hamilton operated parking lots.

On-Street Paid Parking: Vehicles displaying a valid MTO Accessible Parking Permit are exempt from payment at on street parking meters and payment machines up to a maximum of three hours.

No Parking & No Stopping:  Regardless of Accessible Permit status, all vehicles are subject to posted and unposted parking prohibitions in the City of Hamilton including at on-street parking meters where a rush hour restriction is in effect.