Time to Move Your Car: Parking Changeover in Effect

If you park on the street in Saint John, you need to pay close attention tonight. The City’s regular alternate-side parking changeover is happening, and moving your vehicle to the correct side of the street is essential to avoid a ticket.

This system helps city crews with street sweeping, snow removal, and other maintenance by ensuring they have clear access to the curbs. As a reminder, drivers should park on the side of the street with even-numbered addresses from the 1st to the 15th of the month. From the 16th to the end of the month, you must park on the side with odd-numbered addresses.

Parking Suspensions: Key Exceptions to the Rule

Due to construction projects, the City of Saint John has suspended the standard alternate-side parking rules in several areas. If you park on these streets, you must follow these specific restrictions instead.

According to a notice from the City, the following suspensions are in place:

• Cliff Street: On-street parking is only permitted on the even-numbered side of the street. This has been in effect since January 1, 2024.
• Charlotte Street (between St. James and Ross streets): On-street parking is only permitted on the odd-numbered side of the street, effective June 25, 2025.
• St. James Street (between Charlotte and Sydney streets): On-street parking is only permitted on the odd-numbered side of the street, effective June 25, 2025.
• Sydney Street (between St. James and Britain streets): On-street parking is only permitted on the even-numbered side of the street, effective June 25, 2025.

For a complete guide and map, you can review the City’s official alternate-side restrictions page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is alternate-side parking?

It is a system that restricts on-street parking to one side of the street at a time. The side you can park on switches on a set schedule, allowing city crews to perform maintenance like street cleaning and snow removal.

When do I need to move my car for the changeover?

The changeover happens on the 1st and 16th of each month. You must move your vehicle before midnight on the last day of the current parking period to be compliant.

Why are the rules suspended on certain streets?

The City has suspended the rules in specific zones due to ongoing construction projects. In these areas, parking is restricted to just one side of the street until the work is completed and the suspension is lifted.

Where can I get official updates on parking rules?

The most reliable source for information is the official City of Saint John website, specifically its News and Notices section and its dedicated parking pages.