1. General Rules

• Private Property: The campus is private property, and the University reserves the right to manage parking and traffic, restrict access to vehicles, and adjust parking availability as needed for emergencies or construction. Alternate parking will be arranged whenever possible, with advance notice when feasible.
• Speed Limit: Campus speed limit is 30 km/h unless otherwise posted.

2. Where to Park

• Designated Spaces Only: Park only in marked spaces within parking lots. Aisles, lanes, and fire routes are not designated parking areas.
• Vehicle Registration: All vehicles must be registered with Campus Parking Services. Parking Services may link your vehicle to your account if you park without registering, especially if ticketed or towed.
• Permit or Payment Required: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (excluding statutory holidays), vehicles must have a valid permit or pay through the Paybyphone or HONK apps.
• Overnight Parking (December 1 – March 31): Park in P13, P17, P18, or P19 only for overnight parking during winter months. View full restrictions here [1].

3. Purchasing a Permit

• Permit Purchase: Buy permits through the Online Parking Portal [2].
• Linked Vehicles: Up to 3 vehicles can be linked to a permit, but only one may park on campus at a time. If multiple vehicles are parked simultaneously without additional payment, each/all vehicles will receive a ticket.
• Permit Zones:
  • Red and Yellow Zones: Staff and commuting students. Yellow Zone permits are for residence students, sold first-come, first-served.
  • Black Zone: Required for assigned 24-hour premium parking areas.
  • Accessible Parking: MTO permit holders may use accessible spaces; payment is required via Paybyphone or with a valid red/yellow permit.
  • Green Permits (EV Charging): Required to park in charging stations.
  • Commercial Service Permits: For contractors providing services or deliveries on campus.
  • Year-Round Permit Requirement: Permits required throughout the calendar year, including reading and exam periods.

4. Paybyphone & HONK Apps

• Paybyphone: Only valid in areas with Paybyphone signage.
• HONK: Available at P31 Visitor Area, P44 Visitor Area, P1, GTI (P70), and OVC Client parking.
• Permit Validity: Permits are not valid in Paybyphone or HONK areas.

5. Electric Vehicle Parking

• Charging Stations: Reserved for actively charging EVs (max 4 hours in some locations).
• Green Permit or Payment Required: Non-permit holders can use charging stations by Paybyphone/HONK; parking rate applies only, no electricity charge.

6. Cancelling a Permit

• Cancellation Process: Complete the Permit Cancellation Form [3] online. Not all permits are refundable.
• Payroll Deduction: If via payroll, permits automatically renew. Permit holders not canceling during absence are responsible for all accrued fees; outstanding fees deducted from wages.
• Employment Termination: Permits revoked if employment ends without cancellation; unauthorized parking results in a ticket.

7. Parking Without Permit/Payment

• Risk of Ticketing & Towing: Vehicles without valid permits or payment may be ticketed or towed.
• Outstanding Fines: Parking privileges revoked until fines paid; unpaid fines can lead to additional penalties and towing.
• Permit Issuance:
  • No permits issued for unpaid fines.
  • Privileges reinstated once fines cleared.
  • Sanctions lifted 24–48 business hours after payment.
  • Late fee applied if ticket is unpaid or appeal missed.

8. Appealing a Violation

• Timeline:
  • Appeals must be filed within 10 business days of ticket issuance.
  • Grounds: ticket issued contrary to regulations or error.
  • Not all violations qualify for appeal.
  • Lack of knowledge of regulations is not grounds for appeal.
• Final Decision: Appeal decisions by Parking Services are final, conclusive, and binding.

9. General Information

• Violations: of the Ontario Highway Traffic Act, Criminal Code, Trespass to Property Act, or Student Rights & Responsibility may result in charges by Campus Safety & Community Police, plus additional penalties.
  • Withdrawal of parking privileges & towing at owner expense
  • Account transferred to Student Financial Services
  • Submission to outside collection agency
• Prohibited Activities:
  • Driving or parking on lawns, walkways, landscaped areas prohibited without authorization.
  • Hazardous Vehicles: Leaking or unsafe vehicles towed at owner expense.
  • Sleeping or camping in vehicles prohibited.
  • Unauthorized snowmobiles prohibited.
  • No tailgating.