Find out the rules for parking on streets and lanes when there is signage.
Did you know
Not all commercial lanes are marked with signs.
Know the rules to avoid a ticket.
Commercial loading zones and lanesSignage for parking regulations
Accessible parking rules
Find out how to park legally at accessible parking meters and in designated disabled parking zones in Vancouver.
Bus zones
Bus zones are for TransLink transit only, so stopping there may result in a ticket or tow. Learn more about regulations near bus stops.
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.
Loading and passenger zones
Find out about the rules on using a loading zone or passenger zone in Vancouver.
Meter parking
Find out the rules on parking at meters and on-street pay stations in Vancouver.
Motorcycles
Find motorcycle and scooter parking in Vancouver. Review the rules and learn how much it costs to park your motorcycle and scooter.
No stopping and no parking zones
Find out the difference between parking and stopping, and what "no parking" signs and "no stopping" signs mean in Vancouver.
Residential parking zones
Find out the rules what the various residential parking zones mean in Vancouver.
School zones
Find out the rules on school zone parking, including temporary no parking and no stopping zones, in Vancouver.
Time-limit zones
Find out about parking time-limit zones in Vancouver.
Tour bus parking and zones
Get the rules for tour bus parking, including the by-law, and details on tour bus loading and parking zones.
Food and app-based delivery drivers (723.71 KB)
View the guide on where delivery driver vehicles can and cannot be stopping or parking.
Street & Traffic Bylaw
Regulates traffic, the use of streets, and the size and weight of vehicles that are permitted to travel on City of Vancouver streets.
Related links
Parking when there is no signage
Find out the rules for parking on unsigned streets and lanes, including corner clearance, driveway and garage clearance, and angle parking.
Report a broken meter
Do not park at a broken parking meter. You will get a ticket.
Report a broken meter online and:
- Provide the 6-digit meter number located on the side of the meter
- If you lose money in the broken meter, a time credit of up to $2 worth of parking may be available by calling 3-1-1