Canada Parking & Towing Rules by Province

Don’t Get Towed! Discover Your Province’s Parking Rules

Parking rules aren’t the same everywhere, and getting towed can be expensive and frustrating. The good news? You’re just a click away from knowing exactly what’s allowed where you live. Select your province or territory below and get instant access to the parking and towing rules that keep you safe—and your car on the road!

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Parking & Towing Rules — Alberta

In Alberta, vehicles can be towed for illegal parking on private property, fire lanes, and no-parking zones. Property owners must post visible towing signs. Towed vehicles are usually stored at licensed impound lots, and owners must pay fees to recover them.

Parking & Towing Rules — British Columbia

In BC, towing from private property requires clear signage and authorization from the property owner. Vehicle owners are entitled to a notice explaining the tow. Impound fees vary depending on the lot, and towing companies must follow provincial regulations.

Parking & Towing Rules — Manitoba

Manitoba law allows towing from private property only when signs are posted. Towing companies must provide an invoice and access to the vehicle upon request. Fines or fees may apply for violations or impound recovery.

Parking & Towing Rules — New Brunswick

In New Brunswick, vehicles parked illegally on private property can be towed at the owner’s request. Adequate signage is required, and the towing company must follow provincial licensing rules. Owners must pay towing and storage fees.

Parking & Towing Rules — Newfoundland & Labrador

Towing from private property is allowed with visible warning signs. Vehicle owners have the right to know where their vehicle is stored and how to recover it. Fees for towing and storage are set by licensed companies.

Parking & Towing Rules — Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia requires clear signage before towing vehicles from private property. Towing companies must follow provincial regulations and provide information about storage location and fees. Unauthorized towing may be contested legally.

Parking & Towing Rules — Ontario

In Ontario, private property owners can tow vehicles illegally parked on their property if signage is posted. Towing companies must be licensed, and vehicle owners are responsible for paying towing and storage fees. The law protects owners from excessive fees.

Parking & Towing Rules — Prince Edward Island

Vehicles parked illegally on private property in PEI can be towed if signs are clearly posted. Towing companies are regulated and must provide receipts and information about vehicle retrieval. Recovery fees are the owner’s responsibility.

Parking & Towing Rules — Quebec

Quebec requires private property owners to display visible “Tow Away Zone” signs. Towing companies must provide notice and store vehicles at authorized lots. Vehicle owners must pay towing and storage fees to retrieve their vehicles.

Parking & Towing Rules — Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan allows towing from private property only if proper signage is posted. Towing companies must follow provincial rules, provide receipts, and allow owners to access their vehicles. Fees for towing and storage are the responsibility of the vehicle owner.

Parking & Towing Rules — Northwest Territories

Vehicles can be towed from private property in the Northwest Territories if signs are clearly displayed. Licensed towing companies must follow regulations, provide vehicle location, and charge reasonable towing and storage fees.

Parking & Towing Rules — Nunavut

In Nunavut, towing from private property requires clear signage and authorization. Vehicle owners must be informed of the tow and storage location. Fees for recovery are the responsibility of the vehicle owner, and towing companies must comply with local rules.

Parking & Towing Rules — Yukon

The Yukon requires visible signs before towing vehicles from private property. Towing companies must provide information about the vehicle’s location and fees. Vehicle owners are responsible for paying towing and storage charges.

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