Accessible Parking

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In Alberta, parking placards for persons with disabilities are managed by Service Alberta and generally distributed to people who are unable to walk unassisted for more than 50 metres, and who need larger stalls to load and unload devices such as walkers and wheelchairs with unobstructed access to the curb.

Vehicles displaying a valid accessible parking placard are provided with 2 hours of free courtesy parking at all on-street EPark zones.

How to Apply for a Parking Placard

For eligibility and application information, see Service Alberta's Parking for People with Disabilities.

Requesting the Installation of New Accessible Parking Stalls

The City installs accessible parking stalls on curbside space in front of residences and businesses. Parking stalls are typically 7.5-10 metres long, accommodating a personal vehicle or a DATS vehicle.

Anyone displaying a valid Parking Placard for People with Disabilities can use an accessible parking stall. It is not designated for use by a single person or property.

Accessible parking stalls may need to be removed for operational reasons. The City may remove the accessible parking stall at any time, and 14 days notice will be issued in these instances. Stalls may need to be removed on short notice in emergency scenarios, though effort will be made to inform residents as soon as possible.

The City will not install an accessible parking stall if your residence has a driveway leading to the street.

The City will consider other curbside requirements such as major bus routes, bike lanes, fire hydrants, or other infrastructure when deciding where to place an accessible parking stall. Because of this, it may not be possible to install the stall directly at the requested location.

Requirements

To request an accessible parking stall, you must meet at least 1 of the following requirements:

Have a valid Parking Placard for People with Disabilities from the Province of Alberta
Be registered with the Dedicated Accessible Transit Service (DATS)

How to Apply

Residents

Please apply using the Accessible Parking Stall Request or call 311. If you are not the property owner, you must provide written permission from the owner and provide their contact information. There is no charge to install a accessible parking stall in front of a residence.

Request an Accessible Parking Stall

Businesses

Property owners/managers for businesses, institutions and apartment complexes must submit a written request for an accessible parking stall to the City. Please include the address for the parking stall in the request. Businesses will be charged a fee for this service.

Private Property

The City does not provide accessible parking stalls on private property. Please refer to the National Building Code, section 3.8.2.5, for designated accessible stall requirements and contact the property owner to request accessible parking.

EPark Zones and Parking Regions

Legend

	Active Zone
	Not Active
	Tow Away Zone (hours of operation vary please check map)
	Partial Tow Away Zone (hours of operation vary please check map)
	Accessible Parking

Designated Accessible Parking Stall Violations

If your vehicle is parked illegally in a designated accessible parking stall, you will be issued a $250 ticket and may face towing and impound charges.

No part of the vehicle may occupy any part of the stall designated for drivers with a Service Alberta Parking Placard for People with Disabilities. The City of Edmonton has a zero-tolerance policy for vehicles illegally parked in designated accessible parking stalls.

Report Illegal Parking

You can report parking complaints using the 311 mobile app or calling 311 directly.

Awareness

I Was Only Running in for a Minute

We hear lots of excuses:

The parking lot was full.
I didn't see the sign.
It was raining.
My placard is expired - I haven't had time to renew.

But the truth is, there is no good reason to illegally park in an accessible stall.

Accessible Parking Awareness Brochure

Be Aware - Show You Care

Designated parking stalls are for those who are unable to walk unassisted for more than 50 metres - they are a necessity, not a privilege.

If you illegally use an accessible stall, individuals with disabilities may be forced to walk distances beyond restrictions that are specified by a medical practitioner, thus putting themselves at risk.

Contact Us

311 Contact Centre

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If you are calling from outside of Edmonton: 780-442-5311

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TTY	711