The City of Montreal is temporarily changing its street parking restrictions during the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Officials announced on Monday that the city will not enforce the rules that usually come into effect on April 1.
Under the plan, street cleaning and parking restrictions have been delayed by one month. They will begin in May.
“Throughout the month of April, there will be no tickets issued for these offences,” the city said in a statement.
“This measure is valid for all of the boroughs.”
During Montreal’s city council meeting, a number of the questions submitted to officials were on the same topic: parking restrictions.
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People were worried about having to move their cars, as many are in self-isolation.
The questions come shortly after the city announced it will not enforce those rules.
“All our teams who perform street cleanings will adapt themselves. Our agents will check all the routes and will change to better routes,” Coun. Éric Alan Caldwell said.
The measure comes as the city enhances its strategy to help curb COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus. This includes shutting down playgrounds to limit mass gatherings of children.
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The city is also relaxing the rules for reserved street parking for residents. All vignettes are considered valid until further notice, even if they are expired.
However, drivers should take note that only vehicles with the sticker can park in those spots or they still risk getting a ticket.
In a statement, the city said the changes will help keep residents safe and facilitate movement during the pandemic.
Montreal’s parking agents will still be enforcing other rules in the meantime. Parking meters are still in operation and must be respected.
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