The City of Saint John has announced that the alternate side parking changeover goes into effect tonight. You need to switch your parking habits to align with the seasonal rules. The city posted this update on its official news and notices page.

While the standard rules apply to most of the city, ongoing construction projects require several streets to have specific restrictions. You must pay attention to these exemptions to avoid fines and towing.

Construction Exemptions to Remember

If you live or park in the uptown or South End areas, take note of these specific street rules:

• Cliff Street: Parking is only permitted on the even numbered side.
• Charlotte Street: Between St. James Street and Ross Street, you are only permitted to park on the odd numbered side.
• St. James Street: Between Charlotte Street and Sydney Street, parking is restricted to the odd numbered side.
• Sydney Street: You cannot park on either side of the street between St. James Street and Brittain Street.

You can review the full details on the official city alternate side parking guidelines page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the alternate side parking changeover?

It is a seasonal parking rule in Saint John that requires residents to park on specific sides of the street to allow for municipal street cleaning and snow removal.

When does the changeover take effect?

The latest changeover takes effect tonight. Make sure your vehicle is parked on the correct side of the street to avoid being ticketed.

Where is parking completely banned right now?

Due to construction, you cannot park on either side of Sydney Street between St. James Street and Brittain Street.