Read the Meter
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In the Halifax area, the meter caps are colour-coded according to the maximum time they allow parking your vehicle. In Dartmouth they are not presently colour-coded but will be in the near future.
The meters take any combination of 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, $1.00 or $2.00 coins (minimum 25¢ for 15 minutes). Maximum available time for the meter is indicated on the face of the meter. Only deposit the required coins for the maximum time on the correct meter.
The meters are in operation -
- Halifax Area - 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Dartmouth Area - 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
All of the above times exclude weekends and holidays. When "special events" occur in HRM, such as shooting of a film, fireworks, tree lighting, construction zones, etc, parking in these areas become restricted. These areas will be marked with temporary markings. These no parking zones are in effect for 24 hours a day. These areas are also tow away zones.
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If the meter is malfunctioning please call 490-4000
It is a violation under By-Law P500 to knowingly park at a meter displaying _____________
Read the Signs
When this sign is incorporated with any other sign (except Bus Stop signs) - it means "ACCESSIBLE PARKING", not for quickly stopping and doing errands.
NO STOPPING or PARKING
In order to enable HRM work crews to plow and salt streets more efficiently and safely, it is the intention of the Traffic Authority to enact regulations prohibiting the overnight parking of vehicles from 1:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. on any streets within the Urban Core Area of the Halifax Regional Municipality during the coming winter months.
Effective December 15, 2010 the HRM winter parking ban is in effect.
Residents are reminded that Section 139 of the Motor Vehicle Act provides that parked vehicles obstructing snow removal or winter maintenance operations may be removed at the owner's cost regardless of time or date.
Bus Stops
Bus stops are for loading and unloading of passengers - if you park in the designated bus stops you will be ticketed and possibly towed.
When vehicles are parked in these areas, Metro Transit Operators are unable to unload/load their passengers safely, causing safety hazards for Transit passengers which include disabled, elderly, and children.
Loading Zones are for loading and unloading goods in a designated area. You must be actively engaged in loading/unloading.
Parking Meter/On street Parking -Alternatives
Sometimes parking meters or signs that display specific amounts of timed parking might not be of sufficient for you if have errands or appointments that might run longer than you expect. Within the Halifax Regional Municipality there are many private parking lots which offer hourly parking to the public. They appear to be more expensive than parking at a meter but, if you add the fine cost of a parking ticket and possibly having your car towed it would be cheaper to park in a private lot. In addition, a vehicle that parks over time a meter, without being removed can receive multiple tickets under the By-Law
Hazardous Parking Areas
Avoid hazardous parking areas
- in or too close to crosswalks
- on sidewalks
- fire lanes
- within 5 metres of fire hydrant
- blocking driveways
- within 10 metres of a stop sign
- less than 7.5 metres from a corner
If you require assistance, call 902-490-4000 or 1-800-835-6428 (Nova Scotia Residents only) or email us at Parking Tickets
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