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Street parking, tickets and towing in Burnaby, BC
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Burnaby street parking is public and normally first-come. Posted signs and City rules control time limits, and parking ticket disputes must be filed before payment within 14 days.
Key information
Burnaby street parking is public and normally first-come. Posted signs and City rules control time limits, and parking ticket disputes must be filed before payment within 14 days.
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Residential street rules
Visitors and non-residents can use legal spaces for up to three hours between 8 am and 6 pm. The City says that limit is not enforced against residents on the same block. Signs may impose different restrictions.
Residents cannot reserve spaces using cones or objects. Residential-only permits are not offered generally; the stated exception is near Burnaby General Hospital.
Sources: City of Burnaby: Street parking, tickets and towing
Distances and large vehicles
The page lists tickets for parking within six metres of a stop sign or crosswalk, within five metres of a hydrant, in a bus zone or more than 30 centimetres from the curb. Same-side school restrictions apply between 8 am and 5 pm. Always read the specific sign and bylaw.
Trucks above 11,800 kg gross vehicle weight cannot park on streets outside designated truck routes. Vehicles above 3,636 kg, trailers, RVs, campers and mobile homes are limited to two hours between 1 am and 6 am.
Sources: City of Burnaby: Street parking, tickets and towing
Meters, tickets and disputes
PayByPhone works at more than 2,000 City meters and provides reminders, receipts and remote time additions within the parking rules. Support is 1-877-610-2054.
The official City ticket portal accepts a ticket or bylaw notice number, or licence plate, and credit cards. To dispute, act before paying and within 14 days of issue. Ticket questions use 604-294-7630; failed online payment help uses 604-294-7934.
The City does not send parking tickets by text or email. Actual tickets are placed on vehicles or sent by mail. Use the official City payment link rather than an unsolicited message.
Sources: City of Burnaby: Street parking, tickets and towing
Reporting and towed vehicles
Report parking problems Monday to Friday 8 am to 8 pm at 604-294-7944, or weekends 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at 604-570-3660. Outside those hours use RCMP non-emergency 604-646-9999. Include plate, make, colour and a photo when possible.
City-towed vehicles may be at Mundie’s lots at 6938 Kingsway Avenue or 5917 Thorne Avenue. Call 604-526-9677 before going to confirm the actual lot. These are the two locations named on the City page, not a list of all private towing companies.
Sources: City of Burnaby: Street parking, tickets and towing
Quick reference
| Topic | What to know |
|---|---|
| Visitor street limit | 3 hours between 8 am and 6 pm, unless signs differ |
| Hydrant clearance | At least 5 m |
| Stop sign/crosswalk clearance | At least 6 m |
| Dispute deadline | Within 14 days, before payment |
| Towing confirmation | Mundie’s 604-526-9677 |
Sources: City of Burnaby: Street parking, tickets and towing
What to do next
- Read the signs
Check the space, time limit and clearances.
- Pay or dispute
Use the City portal; dispute before paying within 14 days.
- Report or locate
Use the current enforcement line or call the tow operator.
Sources: City of Burnaby: Street parking, tickets and towing
10 useful questions
Can I reserve my street space with cones?
No. Public street parking cannot be reserved with objects.
Do visitors have a residential parking time limit?
Yes. The general rule is three hours between 8 am and 6 pm, subject to signs.
Is that limit enforced against same-block residents?
The City says it is not enforced against residents on the same block.
Does Burnaby offer resident parking permits everywhere?
No. The page identifies only an exception near Burnaby General Hospital.
How far should I park from a hydrant?
The City’s listed minimum clearance is five metres.
How far should I park from a crosswalk or stop sign?
The listed clearance is six metres.
How long do I have to dispute a ticket?
File before paying and within 14 days of issue.
Can a City parking ticket arrive by text?
No. Burnaby says it does not issue tickets by text or email.
Where should I look for a City-towed vehicle?
Call Mundie’s at 604-526-9677 to confirm whether it is at the Kingsway or Thorne lot.
Who handles a weekday parking complaint?
Call 604-294-7944, Monday to Friday from 8 am to 8 pm.
Official information and forms
This guide covers the municipal service in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. Fees and active service notices can change. Use the linked official page for the application or latest notice.