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Quebec City winter parking: when you can’t park on the street overnight

In Quebec City you can’t park on the street during a snow-removal operation between November 1 and April 15, and orange flashing lights show when a ban is on. On streets with lights, the ban runs from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. A resident vignette lets you park longer than the posted limit. The general parking fine is $60, plus costs.
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Facts checked October 30, 2026

Where to park in winter

Street, when no ban is on[11]Any legal spot; check the sign and the orange light on your streetPaid $3.50 per 60 minutes, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., unless signs say otherwise
Your own driveway[12]At homeFreeThe City asks you to park in your driveway first during winter.
Municipal outdoor lots[3]Lots the City opens when street parking is bannedConditions vary by boroughIn some areas you need a storm vignette.
Storm vignette (vignette tempête)[4]La Cité-Limoilou residents; 15 lots, 562 vignettes in all$137.97 with taxes, valid Nov 1, 2026 to Apr 30, 2027, 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. during an operationUp to two per person, each for a different vehicle.
Resident street vignette[5]Certain sectors of La Cité-Limoilou, Les Rivières and Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge$153 for the first at an address, $230 for each extra; valid Oct 1 to Sep 30Lets you park longer than the posted limit or when the street is otherwise restricted.

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The snow-removal parking rules

  • From November 1 to April 15, street parking is banned across the city during snow-removal operations. Keeping track of operations is up to you.[1]
  • Where an orange light flashes, parking is banned. Light off: parking is allowed. Programmed light: parking is allowed for now but is probably banned from 9 or 10 p.m., depending on the sign. If the map and the light on the street disagree, the light on the street counts.[2]
  • Under the City’s traffic by-law, an operation between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. bans parking from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and an operation between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. bans it for that whole period. On streets with flashing lights, the ban runs from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., and from midnight on certain streets listed in the by-law.[7]
  • Bans must be shown by signs with a phone number. Information has to be available at least 12 hours ahead for a daytime operation and 4 hours ahead for a night one, and the lights go on at least 2 hours before a daytime ban and 4 hours before a night ban.[8]
  • The general parking fine in the traffic by-law is $60, and costs are added (2026 version of the by-law).[7]
  • Parking within 1.5 m of a fire hydrant is prohibited.[7]
  • Street spaces are paid every day from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. unless signs say otherwise, at $3.50 per 60 minutes. Payment is tied to your plate, by Copilote+ app or at a payment station.[11]

How to know if you can park tonight

  • Open the City’s flashing-lights map to see whether the light on your street is on, off or programmed.[2] Official page
  • Call Info-Déneigement at 418 641-6666. The information is updated twice a day, at 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.[1]
  • Subscribe to the City’s email or SMS alerts for planned snow-removal operations. Standard message fees may apply.[1]
  • Read the signs on your street: they carry a phone number for information on the ban.[8]
  • If you must park on the street where parking is allowed, use one side only and avoid parking face to face with another car.[13]

Towing and tickets

  • Towing or moving a car parked in breach of a snow-removal, road-maintenance, special-event or spring or fall cleaning ban is a fixed $112. Ticket costs are added.[9]
  • Storage for a car towed from an arterial street or road is $23 a day.[9]
  • To find a towed car, enter your plate on the City’s Info-Remorquage page (it can take up to two hours to appear) or call 311 with your plate number.[10]
  • A parking ticket served less than 30 days ago can be paid online; after 30 days with no plea or payment, a default judgment can follow without further notice.[14]

Common questions

Is there an overnight parking ban in Quebec City in winter?
Quebec City bans street parking during snow-removal operations, from November 1 to April 15. On streets with orange flashing lights, the ban runs from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., so check the light and the signs before you leave your car.
What do the orange flashing lights mean in Quebec City?
In Quebec City, a lit orange light means street parking is banned, a light that is off means parking is allowed, and a programmed light means parking is allowed for now but probably banned from 9 or 10 p.m.
Where can I park in Quebec City when street parking is banned for snow removal?
In Quebec City, park in your driveway or use one of the outdoor lots the City opens during an operation. Conditions vary by borough, and La Cité-Limoilou residents can buy a storm vignette for 15 designated lots, 6 p.m. to 8 a.m.
How much is a parking ticket in Quebec City?
The general parking fine in Quebec City’s traffic by-law is $60, plus costs. Towing during a snow-removal operation is a separate fixed $112, and storage from an arterial street is $23 a day.
How much is a resident parking vignette in Quebec City?
A resident street vignette in Quebec City costs $153 for the first at an address and $230 for each extra, taxes included, valid October 1 to September 30. You apply in person for a new one.
How much is the storm vignette (vignette tempête) in Quebec City?
For 2026-2027, Quebec City’s storm vignette for La Cité-Limoilou residents is $137.97 with taxes, valid November 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027, from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. during a snow-removal operation. You can hold up to two, for different vehicles.

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Sources

  1. Ville de Québec: Opérations de déneigement
  2. Ville de Québec: Carte des feux clignotants
  3. Ville de Québec: Stationnement lors d’une opération de déneigement
  4. Ville de Québec: Vignette tempête, La Cité-Limoilou (2026-2027)
  5. Ville de Québec: Vignette pour résident
  6. Ville de Québec: Vignette de stationnement dans la rue
  7. Ville de Québec: Règlement de l’agglomération sur la circulation et le stationnement (R.A.V.Q. 842)
  8. Ville de Québec: Règlement R.V.Q. 2111 sur la circulation et le stationnement
  9. Ville de Québec: Remorquage
  10. Ville de Québec: Info-Remorquage
  11. Ville de Québec: Copilote+ et bornes de paiement
  12. Ville de Québec: Déneigement
  13. Ville de Québec: Étapes du déneigement (rues et trottoirs)
  14. Ville de Québec: Cour municipale, constat d’infraction

Rates and rules change. Check the official page before you park; these were last checked October 30, 2026.

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