If you park on the street in Saint John’s South/Central Peninsula, you need to move your vehicle tonight. The City of Saint John has declared a temporary overnight parking ban for the area to allow for snow removal.

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Parking Ban Details

The ban is in effect from 11 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, until 7 a.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2025.

During these hours, no on-street parking is permitted anywhere in the South/Central Peninsula. According to the official notice from the City, vehicles left on the street after 11 p.m. will be ticketed and may be towed at the owner’s expense.

Where You Can Park Instead

To help residents, the City has opened several off-street lots for free overnight parking, starting at 6 p.m. tonight. Remember to move your vehicle from these lots before 7 a.m. Thursday to avoid being towed.

Free Municipal Lots:

• Peters Street
• Sydney Street (at the Service New Brunswick lot)
• Vulcan Street

Discounted Garage Parking:

The Peel Plaza Parking Garage also offers a special flat rate of $5.00 for overnight parking when a ban is active. This rate applies if you enter after 6 p.m. and leave before 8 a.m. the next morning. Regular rates will apply outside of these hours.

Stay Informed

To check if a parking ban is in effect, you can call the City’s recorded information line at 506-658-4040 or visit the City of Saint John website for the latest updates.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the parking ban in effect?

The ban runs from 11 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, to 7 a.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2025.

Which areas are affected by the ban?

The ban applies to all on-street parking throughout the South/Central Peninsula area of Saint John.

What happens if I don’t move my car?

Any vehicle left on the street in the affected area after 11 p.m. is subject to being ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense.

Are there free parking options?

Yes. The City has opened lots on Peters Street, Sydney Street (Service NB), and Vulcan Street for free overnight parking. You must remove your car by 7 a.m. on Thursday.

How do I find out about future parking bans?

You can call the City’s information line at 506-658-4040 or check the news section on the official City of Saint John website.