10 WAYS
TO AVOID A PARKING TICKET
1.
Watch and follow the signs -
Parking is typically signed to create
clarity and avoid confusion.
2.
Know parking options - meters,
parking lots and parkades
3.
Know the difference between no
parking and no stopping
4.
Leave bus stops and bus lanes open
for buses
5.
Park safely near schools
6.
Leave designated disability spots
for people with disabilities
7.
Keep fire hydrants accessible
8.
Respect time-limited parking and
don't park in alleys
9.
Follow parking standards for
intersections, cross walks and
driveways
10.
Err on the side of caution -
If you are unsure of your parking
choice, find another spot. A poor
parking decision can lead to impacts
on others and a ticket for you.
Meters
Parking rules are typically posted
on the meter. Meters are in effect
from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to
Friday with a two hour time limit.
After the meter expires, you must
move your vehicle to the other side
of the street or to another block
to avoid a violation. This increases
opportunities for prime parking
spots. Meters are free on Saturdays,
Sundays and statutory holidays,
but on Saturdays, the time limit
is enforced. If you are going to be
parked longer than two hours,
consider a parking lot or parkade.
You must park within two metres
(six feet) of the meter. If a meter is
not working, avoid the spot. You can
report the meter number to the City
so that it can be repaired.
Curb Distance
Vehicles must be parked within two
feet (60 cm) of the curb to protect
the vehicle and those inside it from
other moving vehicles.
No Parking
Vehicles can only stop briefly to
drop someone off or pick someone
up in this zone. You may not park
your vehicle and wait for someone.
No Stopping
Vehicles must not stop here for any
reason, including dropping off or
picking up passengers. You may
only stop here to obey traffic signals
or signs, for emergency personnel,
traffic flow, or due to an emergency.
Bus Stops
At no time can vehicles stop in
signed Bus Stop zones. These
spaces are required for transit
buses to safely drop off and pick
up passengers.
School Parking
Children's safety is paramount. You
may not park or wait to pick up a
child in a no parking or no stopping
zone. These zones help to ensure
clear sightlines for drivers and
students. If there is no pick-up or
drop-off zone, follow signage and
park in an authorized area.
Disability Spots
Only those with a disability permit
may park in these spaces. Illegally
parking in these spots leaves those
who need them without access to
their destination.
Fire Hydrants
You can help the Fire Department
save lives and property by not
parking in front of fire hydrants.
Your vehicle should be at least two
metres (six feet) from the centre of
the hydrant.
Time-limited Parking
There are parking time limits in
some Regina neighbourhoods to
balance the needs of all parkers.
The limit enables patrons to shop,
others to run errands or attend
appointments, while ensuring
residential streets are not overrun
by non-resident parkers.
Alley Parking
Unless it is being actively loaded or
unloaded and is not blocking traffic,
no vehicle can park in an alley.
Commercial delivery companies can
receive a permit allowing delivery
vehicles to park for up to ten
minutes in an alley from the City's
Parking Services Branch.
Bus Lanes
Bus lanes should only be used for
City transit buses and emergency
vehicles. Do not drive in a bus
lane during posted hours unless
you are turning right at the next
intersection, alley, or driveway.