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

●	This means that unlimited parking is now permitted, day and night, regardless of the signs.

●	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.

●	For the latest updates, go to gatineau.ca/covid19.

Associated link

Municipal by-laws 300-2006 - Circulation et stationnement dans les limites de la Ville de Gatineau

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