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Any vehicles found in contravention of the by-laws may be served with a ticket, summons and/or towed away at the owner’s expense. Parking violation fines may be up to $5,000.00. In the event that the fine is not paid within the time frame specified on the ticket, the matter is dealt with by the Provincial Offences Court, at which time court costs will be added. Parking By-lawsRegion
of Peel Traffic By-law Accessible ParkingAccessible parking spaces are required at all public facilities to ensure that people with disabilities are able to access businesses and services within our community in a safe and effective manner. These parking spaces are wider than a normal space to accommodate a vehicle as well as a wheelchair. Please have consideration and leave these spaces open for those individuals who need them. The fine for parking in a signed accessible parking space is $350.00 and is proactively enforced Fall ColoursMany of our small hamlets are popular destinations during the fall season and the winding Forks of the Credit Road and surrounding area becomes very busy. Due to the increased traffic in the area, the Town of Caledon implements a traffic management plan that enables visitors and residents to safely travel ours roads. Enforcement presence is increased to ensure the free movement of traffic. There are very few parking areas such as the Forks of the Credit Road and Baseline road near the area known as the “bad lands” and we suggest you to utilize either the Belfountain Conservation Area or Forks of the Credit Provincial Park for parking. Fire HydrantsParking within 3 metres of a fire hydrant is not permitted. The distance is measured from the curb and 3 metres each way. Fire RoutesFire routes are established to ensure that firefighters have a clear and unobstructed access to a building in the event of a fire. It also allows people to exit a building quickly without being blocked by vehicles. They are located in most plazas, commercial buildings, and schools. The stopping or parking of a vehicle whether the driver is in the vehicle or not is not permitted and is strictly enforced. The only exception to this rule is if you are actively engaged in dropping or picking up a passenger or goods. It does not include waiting for a passenger such as a child at school or someone shopping. Interfering with Snow Clearing OperationsIn order that Public Works can efficiently clear snow from roads, residents are reminded that parking is not permitted on streets during a winter storm. Overnight parking considerations cannot be obtained during this time. Obstructing SidewalksSidewalks need to be kept free of obstructions so that residents can safely walk without having to travel on the roadway. Wheel Chairs and seniors who have difficulty negotiating curbs cannot maunder around vehicles blocking the sidewalk. In the winter time sidewalk plows have limited space to manoeuvre around cars and in many cases cannot clear the sidewalk. Parking ConsiderationsTown of Caledon Traffic By-law prohibits overnight parking on the street however consideration may be given where a resident is not able to accommodate cars in their driveway because of overnight guests or repairs being done to a driveway. If you have no other alternative and require a parking consideration please call (905)584-2272 extension 4131 before 12:30 a.m. and provide all of the following information:
A parking consideration is valid under the following circumstances:
School ZonesRespect posted speed limits, traffic signs and parking restrictions in school areas. Fines may be up to $5,000! The streets which surround a school are a hub of activity. In addition to the daily community traffic, school buses arrive twice each day – in the morning to drop children off and again to pick them up in the afternoon. Many children also walk to school or ride their bikes, and in some cases they do not pay attention to the vehicular dangers that surround them. For these reasons, the streets surrounding our schools in the Town of Caledon are designated as “No Stopping” zones. This allows a clear, unobstructed view for motorists who need to be alert to all pedestrian traffic in this area. Parents and guardians who choose to bring their children to school by car are not exempt from these rules, even in adverse weather conditions. Parking or stopping for even a minute in a “No Stopping” zone endangers the lives of other children – this is a serious offence and will be strictly enforced by the Town’s parking control officers. The Town of Caledon wants to ensure the children of our community can safely get to and from school. Achieving our children’s safety through compliance is our mission. Please don’t let compliance through enforcement be our only alternative.
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