Stopping in loading and passenger zones for anything other than loading or unloading passengers and materials is illegal under Street and Traffic By-law 2849.
Loading zone and passenger zone signs without times or days are in effect 24 hours a day, including holidays.
We install loading and passenger zones to provide space for motorists to safely load and unload goods, materials, and people.
General public parking and loading regulations: Review our parking reference guide PDF file (328 KB)
Passenger zones are located in front of areas where large groups of people are being dropped off or picked up, including hotels, theatres, nightclubs, and community halls.Ride-hailing and other app-based drivers
Review our parking reference guide for ride-hailing and other app-based drivers PDF file (318 KB).
This applies to Uber, Lyft, Uber Eats, SkipTheDishes, DoorDash, Fantuan, and others.
SPARC permit exemption
Motorists displaying a valid permit for people with disabilities (a SPARC placard) can park in non-commercial loading zones and passenger zones for up to 30 minutes while loading and unloading passengers and materials.
Other parking regulations
Commercial loading zones and lanes
Know the regulations for commercial loading zones and lanes, including the rules both commercial and non-commercial vehicles must follow.
Accessible parking
Find accessible parking in Vancouver. Learn about parking exemptions for people with disabilities, and how to get a SPARC parking permit.