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Ville de Gatineau
News release
Gatineau temporarily easing its parking by-law
Gatineau, March 18, 2020. – In an effort to help out with the collective effort to reduce the propagation of the COVID-19 virus, Ville de Gatineau is adopting a measure to encourage residents to stay at home. Gatineau is temporarily suspending the application of its street parking by-law.
Quick facts
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This means that unlimited parking is now permitted, day and night, regardless of the signs.
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Winter parking rules will not be enforced, effective immediately, until further notice. - Vehicles can be parked on the street overnight.
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However, the by-law remains necessary and in effect in the following situations: - pay parking on the street and in parking lots (parking meters); - handicap accessible parking spots; - no stopping zones; - prohibited parking zones; - within five metres of a fire hydrant, stop sign or intersection - areas reserved for emergency vehicles; and - on sidewalks, shoulders and curbs.
Recognized for its quality of life, Gatineau is a city of 298,000 inhabitants. It is located on the north shore of the Ottawa River, and extends east and west of the Gatineau River.
