Saint John raises certain parking fines
The City of Saint John is increasing fines related to the city’s traffic bylaw.
The changes were approved at Monday’s meeting of Common Council and came into effect Wednesday.
In a press release, the City said the changes were made to support “safer winter storms and smoother year-round street maintenance.”
The increases apply to certain parking violations the City said interfere with Public Works operations.
“Illegally parked vehicles make it difficult for Public Works crews to plow, remove snow, and maintain streets, impacting safety and slowing service for everyone,” the release said. “Increasing penalties encourages better compliance so crews can do their work efficiently.”
The bylaw violations affected by the increases include:
- Section 5(3)(c) Bus Zone
- Section 5(3)(d) Loading Zone
- 5(3)(e) No Parking
- 5(6) No Parking – Snow Ban, 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- 5(7) No Parking in Winter – 12:01 to 7 a.m.
- 16(2) Alternate Side Parking – 1st to 15th day of month
- 16(3) Alternate Side Parking – 16th to last day of month
- 16(4) No Parking, 12:01 to 7 a.m.
- 16(5) Alternate Side Parking, Dec. 1 to March 31, Schedule H2
- 16(6) Alternate Side Parking, Dec. 1 to March 31, Schedule H2
- 16(9) Alternate Side Parking, Dec. 1 to March 31, Schedule G2
- 16(10) Alternate Side Parking, Dec. 1 to March 31, Schedule G2
Penalties increase the longer a ticket goes unpaid.
More information about fines can be found here.
The changes will apply year-round to support all seasonal maintenance, including spring and summer street sweeping.
