Having overnight winter parking restrictions in place allows for road safety operations. Because traffic is not as heavy during the overnight hours, snow cleaning and winter maintenance can be done in a more efficient and effective way, which helps crews meet service delivery standards for snow removal.
On-street parking in the City is prohibited between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. from November 15 to April 15 each year. These restrictions may be enforced on a discretionary basis as snow plowing and clearing or de-icing needs to take place. These parking restrictions apply to all vehicles, including those with residential parking permits. PLEASE NOTE: In addition to overnight parking restrictions, motorists should also be aware that under the Provincial Highway Traffic Act and the City Traffic Bylaw, vehicles can be removed from the roadway at any time should they be parked in such a manner that the vehicle impedes the removal of snow from the roadway.
Motorists should avoid parking vehicles on City streets during or shortly after a heavy snowfall when roadways are not cleared to the curb.
The City will strive to post information on this page to alert the public of when snow clearing, plowing and de-icing will be taking place and parking restrictions will be enforced. The onus still lies with residents to be aware of weather conditions and move their vehicles when snow clearing, plowing or de-icing may be taking place.
To avoid the risk of being ticketed or towed, the City recommends residents not park on the streets between the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. or during days in snow covered parking areas when the snow alert remains activated for snow clearing or de-icing.
In the downtown core, the Charlottetown Area Development Corporation owns and operates two outdoor surface lots with monthly spaces for rent. They are: the Confederation Landing lot (AKA Peakes Quay lot) located in front of Confederation Landing; and the Queens Wharf Lot, which is located at the bottom of Queen Street, directly across from the Delta Prince Edward. Each lot has monthly spaces for rent. For the most up-to-date fees, contact CADC at http://cadcpei.com/.
The Confederation Landing parking lot is cleared as an off-street parking alternative during the overnight Winter Parking Restrictions. The public can park overnight at this location between the hours of 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. during the Winter Parking Restriction period, but unpaid users do so that their own risk and must exit the lot by 8 a.m. or risk being ticketed/towed.
Vehicles with residential parking permits are not exempt from the winter parking restrictions.
If your car has been towed, call Charlottetown Police at 902-629-4172. Parking tickets can be paid at Charlottetown City Hall at 199 Queen Street or at City Police headquarters at 10 Kirkwood Drive. Parking tickets can also be paid online at: https://secure.city.charlottetown.pe.ca/tpay/t_plate.php