Stopping, standing or parking a vehicle are prohibited in certain circumstances where signs are not required to be posted. Typical examples of restrictions you are expected to know as a driver are shown below:

Do not stop, stand or park a vehicle

• Facing the wrong way or against the direction of traffic flow
• On the roadway side of any stopped, standing or parked vehicle (no double parking, stopping or standing)
• On or partly on or over a sidewalk
• Within an intersection or crosswalk
• On any outer boulevard
• During the winter season at anytime during plowing, sanding or salting operations

Do not park a vehicle

• Within 10m (33ft) of an intersection
• Within 3m (10ft) on a fire hydrant
• On an inner boulevard
• In front of or within 1.5m (5ft) of a laneway or driveway or a curb-cut
• On either side of a roadway so as to obstruct a vehicle in the use of any laneway or driveway
• For the purpose of displaying such vehicle for sale or lease
• For the purpose of servicing or repairing a vehicle except for emergency

Stopping, Standing, Parking Prohibited - With Signs

Many stopping, standing and parking prohibitions are required to have signs posted in accordance with the by-law and Highway Traffic Act. The Town uses the "universal" signs for all such restrictions such as:

• No stopping, standing or parking areas designated in the by-law
• No stopping, standing or parking within 30m (98ft) of a crosswalk
• No stopping, standing or parking in areas within certain time limits

Each sign should be read carefully before leaving your vehicle. Take special note of any time restrictions and arrows which indicate the direction in which actual by-laws and applicable regulations for further information.

Copies of the Town's parking by-laws are available for review in Town Hall, at the two libraries and in the Community Policing Storefront office.

The Town of Pelham has designed special event parking. 

Pelham Summer Chill Series includes the Pelham Farmers' Market, Bandshell Concert and Thursday night food trucks each summer. Find Special Event parking for this event here.

Winter Parking Ban is in effect during winter events, when plows and sanders are in operation.

Parking on the street could result in a parking ticket and may restrict the ability of the snow equipment to enter and clear the roadway. Please do not park on the street. 

Please do not park on the street during winter events. By-law 89-2000 & 4353(2022)

Paying for Parking Tickets

If you receive a parking ticket you can pay your ticket at Town Hall or mail the payment (cheque only) in the envelope included with the infraction notice. You have 15 days from the date of the infraction to make payment.

Online payment is now available. Please visit www.pelham.ca/payments to submit payment.

Parking Ticket Appeal

You may challenge your parking infraction by requesting a review by a screening officer.

Instructions are on the rear of the ticket or you may contact Jodi Legros, Legislative/Committee Coordinator in the Clerks Department at 905-980-6664 or AMPSappeals@pelham.ca

To appeal ticket:   

• Pelham Screening Review form

Pursuant to Part VI of the Administrative Municipal Penalty System (AMPS) By-law 4353-2022, you have 15 days from the date of the Screening Officer's Decision of your appealed ticket to process a secondary appeal to a Hearing Officer.
To appeal the Town of Pelham's Screening Officer's Decision:  

• AMPS Parking and Non-Parking Hearing Appeal form
• Rules for Electronic Hearings

Please contact the Legislative/Committee Coordinator with any questions.