Parking

Learn about parking in Kawartha Lakes, including where to park, parking permits, parking restrictions and how to pay a parking ticket.

Parking Restrictions

Overnight parking is prohibited from 2am to 6am in the following downtown core areas:

• Lindsay - on Kent Street West from Lindsay Street to Victoria Avenue
• Bobcaygeon - on Bolton Street from King Street to Canal Street
• Fenelon Falls
  • on Colborne Street from Water Street to Bond Street,
  • on May Street from Water Street to Francis Street; and
  • on Francis Street West from Colborne Street to May Street
• Omemee - on King Street from Queen Street to Sturgeon Road

If a vehicle is parked on a City street or in a municipal parking lot where parking is not permitted, it may be ticketed, towed and impounded under the by-law. The parking by-law is enforced by the City's Municipal Law Enforcement Officers and Officers of the Kawartha Lakes Police Service. For more information, review the parking by-law 2012-173 (download)

Parking Permit Fees

Daily: $5.00

Weekly: $20.00

Monthly: $65.00

Yearly: $579.00

Contractor's permit (per day, per space): $15.00

Parking Maps

• Lindsay Downtown Area Parking Map

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I work for a delivery or service company and I get a parking ticket?

There is no legal exemption for delivery or service vehicles. Drivers making deliveries are advised to use "ON DELIVERY" signs. Officers may use discretion when a sign is displayed.

Service companies and nursing agencies should obtain legal parking whenever possible.

Can I park on a fire route?

No. Parking on a fire route is prohibited at all times and may result in a fine and/or the vehicle being towed.

Where else is parking prohibited?

Parking is prohibited:

• on a sidewalk or footpath
• in front of or within two metres of an entrance, or in a way that prevents other motor vehicles from using an entrance
• in front of or adjacent to a fire hall
• in a way that obstructs or interferes with traffic
• to sell, service or repair a motor vehicle, except in an emergency
• in front of or within 15 metres of a recreational trail
• at an expired meter
• in the turning circle of a cul-de-sac
• on City property where a validation tag is not visible, is improperly displayed or has expired

I'm having my driveway paved. Can I park on the street for a few days? 

The City may allow short-term parking for this type of work. Contact the Municipal Law Enforcement Office at 705-324-9411 ext. 1212 before parking on the road to request parking consideration for the time you will be parked there.

Parking consideration is not available for offences such as no stopping, stopping on sidewalks, parking on boulevards, parking in front of fire hydrants or parking on fire routes.

What is a boulevard and can I park on it?

A boulevard is the part of a highway between the shoulder or curb and the boundary of the adjoining property. Parking on a boulevard is prohibited.

When can I use an Accessible Parking Permit? 

An Accessible Parking Permit is issued to the person named on the permit, not to a vehicle. The permit holder must be in the vehicle when it is parked in an accessible parking space.

The permit must be clearly visible in the front window. Photocopies of permits are not accepted.

The permit may not be:

• altered or defaced
• displayed with the expiry date or permit number covered
• withheld when an officer requests to inspect it

Misuse of an Accessible Parking Permit could result in fines ranging from $300 to $5,000 and the permit being revoked.

Can I park a commercial vehicle on a City road?

No. A commercial vehicle with an unloaded weight of 1,000 kg or more cannot be parked on a highway at any time.

What is the difference between parking and stopping regulations?

No parking: Motorists may only stop to load or unload passengers or merchandise.

No stopping: Motorists generally cannot stop for any reason, except to avoid a conflict with other traffic or when directed by a police officer, traffic control sign or signal.