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What are my options when I get a parking ticket from the City?

You have three different options for resolving a Parking Penalty Notice:

  1. Pay the fine
  2. Early resolution
  3. Hearing
Learn more about Parking Penalty Notices
What Hamilton by-laws impact parking?

Hamilton has several by-laws that provide safe streets and better traffic flow throughout the City. You should be familiar with the by-laws to understand your responsibilities and avoid getting a ticket. 

  • Parking in Municipal Lots by-law
  • Fire Routes by-law
  • On-Street Parking by-law
  • Parking in a Municipal Park by-law
  • Parking on Private or Municipal Property by-law
Read about your responsibilities under these by-laws
Where can I find out about monthly parking passes for municipal parking lots?

Some municipal car parks have monthly parking passes available.

To inquire about monthly parking passes:

Check locations of municipal car parks
Pre-Christmas Free Parking

Enjoy FREE parking in Hamilton’s various BIAs across the city in advance of the 2018 holiday season.

View a listing where you can shop & park for free
I am a Veteran. Am I eligible for free parking in Hamilton?

Effective June 1, 2017, all Veterans who have valid Ontario Veteran licence plates receive free parking for a maximum of 3 hours in any municipal parking lot or on-street parking meter.

Find out more about the Veteran Parking Program
Can I apply for an accessible parking permit?

To apply for an accessible parking permit, you must:

  • Hold an  Accessible Parking Permit from the Ministry of Transportation, valid for a period of at least seven months.
  • Provide proof that the vehicle is registered to your address, either in your name or in the name of another person living at your address.
  • Be the operator of the vehicle or be dependent upon another person at the same address for transportation.
  • Have no suitable off-street or driveway parking available.
  • Live in a one, two or three family residence.

 

Apply for an accessible parking permit