Accessible Parking Permit Frequently Asked Questions
Can I sit in the car in an accessible parking space with my permit visible while my family or friends go in the building for me?
No. The person with the valid permit MUST exit the vehicle if occupying a designated accessible parking spot. If the person with the valid permit remains in the vehicle, then the passenger is considered to be using the permit for personal use when they exit the automobile. If the person with the valid permit does not exit the vehicle then there is no need to be occupying the accessible parking space.
Categories: Accessible Parking PermitCan I use my accessible parking permit in an area signed as No Parking or No Stopping?
No. The accessible parking permit does not allow parking in a restricted area such as No Parking / No Stopping or No Standing in the City of Niagara Falls.
Categories: Accessible Parking PermitCan I use my permit at parking meters?
Yes. The City of Niagara Falls allows the holder of a valid accessible parking permit to park at meters without payment of the meter for the maximum time of the meter or 2 (two) hours, whichever is less. The valid permit MUST be displayed. If it is not displayed, a parking ticket will be issued.
Categories: Accessible Parking PermitCan I use my permit in Municipal Parking Lots?
Yes. A valid accessible parking permit is accepted when parking in a municipally owned lot without payment of the machine for the maximum duration of the lot.
Categories: Accessible Parking PermitCan my friends or family members use my permit when parking?
No. Only the person the permit has been issued to may use the permit to park in a designated accessible parking space. Use by another person can result in the permit being confiscated and fines up to $5,000.
Categories: Accessible Parking PermitDo accessible parking permits expire?
Yes. All Ontario-issued Accessible Parking Permits have an expiry date. Always check to make sure the permit is valid and not expired. Expired permits will result in the vehicle being considered illegal in an accessible parking space or at a meter.
Categories: Accessible Parking PermitIt's an Ontario issued permit, are the rules all the same in every city in Ontario?
No. Each municipality honours accessible parking permits independently. The only rule common among cities is that the permit may be used in a designated accessible parking space. Other uses for the permits are decided in each municipality based on local needs or conditions.
Categories: Accessible Parking PermitWhat can I use my accessible parking permit for?
An Ontario Accessible Parking Permit can be used by a person who has been assigned the permit in their name to occupy a designated accessible parking space. These parking spaces are marked with a posted sign displaying the universal accessibility sign and marks on the pavement.
Categories: Accessible Parking PermitWhy did I get a ticket when my accessible parking permit was in my window or visor?
A ticket will still be issued to a vehicle if the permit is not clearly and completely visible from the outside of the vehicle. If any of the expiry or permit code information presented on the front of the permit is not visible a ticket will be issued. Please ensure that before you leave the vehicle it can be seen clearly.
Categories: Accessible Parking Permit
