We manage parking to balance the needs of residents, commuters, and visitors. We have rules about:
- Where you can park
- How much it costs to park
- How to report parking-related issues
By following the rules, you can help maintain a smooth flow of traffic throughout Vancouver.
Scam alert: Parking ticket payment text messages
July 15, 2025: We have been notified of a scam targeting people through text messages requesting they pay an overdue parking ticket.
- These text messages are not from us.
- Do not click the link or provide payment details.
- Report these messages to your cellphone provider and then delete them.
- We do not notify the public of fines through texting, media, or social media.
City-approved notification methods for parking tickets:
- Ticket served to vehicle
- Ticket mailed to registered owner of vehicle
Pay for meter parking with the free PayByPhone smartphone app
When you use the PayByPhone app, you:
- Park until the next day
- Get reminders before your time on the meter expires
- Can extend your time on the go, without running back to the meter
