Permits are controlled and issued by the Ministry of Transportation. Applications are available online or at the Driver Vehicle Licence Bureau, 6788 Thorold Stone Road, Niagara Falls, Ontario. (905) 358-5021.
The fine for parking a designated accessible parking spot without a permit is $300.
Accessible Parking Permit - Frequently Asked Questions
Looking for some answers to questions about Accessible Parking permits? Check out the Accessible Parking Permit FAQ.
Permit Exclusions
Accessible Parking Permits are not valid in the following areas:
- No parking zones
- No stopping zones
- No standing zones
- Within an intersection or crosswalk
- In such manner as to interfere with the movement of traffic or the clearing of snow from the highway
- In front of, or within 1.5 metres of a driveway, laneway or curb cut
- On an inner or outer boulevard
- Within 3 meters of a fire hydrant
- On or partly on or over a sidewalk
- For more than 12 hours
- Between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
PLEASE CHECK POSTED SIGNS
Private Property Owners
Do you own a lot and want more information about the designated accessible parking spaces you must provide? Visit the Parking Lot Owner Requirements for Accessible Spaces page for more information.
General Information for holders of Accessible Parking Permits
City of Niagara Falls
Transportation Services
905-356-7521 extension 4700
