London, Ontario overnight parking: the 3–5 a.m. rule, winter passes and snow events
From November 15 to March 31, London, Ontario doesn’t allow parking on any street from 3 to 5 a.m. unless your plate has an overnight parking pass. Each plate gets 15 free passes, extra ones cost $5 each, and passes stop during a snow event. Parking without one is a $50 penalty.
Facts checked November 8, 2026
Your overnight options
| Option | Where | Cost and limits |
|---|---|---|
| Free overnight parking pass [1] | Most City streets, November 15 to March 31 | Up to 15 free passes per licence plateRegister online with the plate, up to 48 hours ahead; each pass starts at midnight and covers the 3 to 5 a.m. period. |
| Extra overnight pass [1] | The same streets, once a plate’s 15 free passes are used | $5.00 eachBought on the HONK website. |
| Old East Village Lots 1 and 2[4] | 434 Elizabeth Street (HONK zone 2170) and 641 Queens Avenue (HONK zone 2171) | $6.00 a night, 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., through HONK; free 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.A monthly parking permit also covers overnight; ask the Parking Office about monthly options. |
| No pass needed (April 1 to November 14)[2] | City streets, for cars and motorcycles | Free, up to 18 hoursThe 3 to 5 a.m. rule is lifted in this period; the 18-hour limit and posted signs still apply. |
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The overnight rules and fines
- The Traffic and Parking By-law bans parking on any roadway or shoulder from 3:00 to 5:00 a.m. (section 10(1)(h)).[2]
- From April 1 to November 14 that rule doesn’t apply to cars and motorcycles. It applies all year to commercial motor vehicles, mobile homes and trailers.[2]
- No vehicle may stay on a roadway or shoulder for longer than 18 hours, in any season.[2]
- Parking from 3:00 to 5:00 a.m. without a pass is a $50 penalty. Parking on a roadway or shoulder for longer than 18 hours is also $50.[3]
- A pass doesn’t work on streets signed “No Parking 3 to 5 a.m.” or where parking is banned all year. Some streets prohibit overnight parking, so check the signs before you park.[1]
- A pass only lifts the 3 to 5 a.m. rule. Every other rule still applies, such as driveways, fire hydrants and signed no-parking zones.[2]
How overnight passes work
- Passes are for personal vehicles, from November 15 to March 31, weather permitting.[1] Official page
- Each licence plate gets up to 15 free passes. After that, extra passes cost $5.00 each on the HONK website.[1] Official page
- You can register no more than 48 hours ahead.[1]
- Pick the right date: before midnight, choose the next calendar day, because the pass starts at midnight. Between midnight and 5 a.m., choose the current day.[1]
- A pass can’t be cancelled or replaced if you pick the wrong date, so check everything before you submit.[1]
- There’s nothing to print or display in the car: the pass is tied to the licence plate.[1]
- Commercial, oversized, inoperable or unplated vehicles, boats and trailers can’t get a pass.[1]
Snow events and winter parking
- When there’s enough snow to send out plows, Roads Operations asks Parking Services to start the Overnight Parking Ban: no vehicles on City streets, with or without a pass.[1]
- A message goes up on the overnight parking registry and the registry shuts down, so nobody can register during the ban.[1]
- Drivers who registered ahead get a phone call or email blast when the ban starts, and another when overnight parking can resume.[1]
- Registered ahead of a forecast snowfall? Check the registry before parking: restrictions are enforced during a snow event.[1]
- Daytime street parking is still allowed during an overnight ban, because most plowing happens at night.[1]
- Plows go out on local streets after 10 centimetres of snow, and crews clear them within 24 hours.[5]
- Snow-clearing complaints about a municipal lot go to parkingenforcement@london.ca. Parking Services: 824 Dundas Street, 519-661-4537.[1]
Common questions
Can I park on the street overnight in London, Ontario?
From April 1 to November 14, yes for cars and motorcycles, for up to 18 hours. From November 15 to March 31, London bans street parking from 3 to 5 a.m. unless your plate has an overnight parking pass, and the penalty is $50.
How do I get an overnight parking pass in London, Ontario?
Register your licence plate on the City of London’s overnight parking registry, no more than 48 hours ahead. Before midnight, pick the next day, because the pass starts at midnight. Nothing needs to be printed or shown in the car.
How many free overnight parking passes do I get in London?
London gives up to 15 free overnight passes per licence plate between November 15 and March 31. Extra passes cost $5.00 each on the HONK website.
What happens to my overnight pass during a snow event in London?
London starts an Overnight Parking Ban when plows need the streets: no on-street parking, even with a pass. The registry shuts down, and drivers who registered ahead get a call or email when the ban starts and ends.
When does the overnight parking rule start in London, Ontario?
London’s 3 to 5 a.m. rule applies to cars and motorcycles from November 15 to March 31. Commercial vehicles, mobile homes and trailers can’t park on the street from 3 to 5 a.m. at any time of year.
Is there a City lot for overnight parking in London, Ontario?
Yes. London’s Old East Village Lots 1 (434 Elizabeth Street) and 2 (641 Queens Avenue) allow overnight parking from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. for $6.00 a night through HONK, or with a monthly parking permit.
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Sources
- City of London: Overnight on-street parking
- City of London: Traffic and Parking By-law PS-114
- City of London: Administrative Monetary Penalty System By-law A-54 (Schedule A-2)
- City of London: Parking lot information
- City of London: Winter maintenance
Rates and rules change. Check the official page before you park; these were last checked November 8, 2026.
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