The following is a summary of parking/traffic offences and related fines for which enforcement action may be taken under the authority of the Carleton University Traffic and Parking Regulations. This schedule of parking/traffic offences and fines applies to tickets issued by either Parking Enforcement Officers or Campus Safety Officers employed with the Department of University Safety at Carleton University.
Traffic Offences (Moving Violations)
General Penalty – every person who contravenes any of the provisions of the traffic and parking regulations, where a penalty for the contravention is not otherwise provided herein, is liable to a fine of $50.00.
- Parked in No Parking/Unauthorized Area/No Stopping Area
- Parked in Loading Zone Exceeding Posted Time Limit
- Parked/Stopped in a Bus Zone
- Parked – No current record of payment/validation/no registered permit
- Parked – Expired Validation (Visitor Lots)
- Parked in Wrong Location
- Permit not Registered to Attached Vehicle
- Invalid/Expired Parking Permit
Towing fees, if applicable, are additional charges and will vary depending upon complexity of service required/provided by contracted towing agency when removing the violator’s vehicle. The cost per tow service on campus may range anywhere from $50 – $100. Damage caused to wheel clamp (boot) devices, when used, will be assessed by Parking Services and could result in fines ranging from $100 – $300 or criminal charges.
* – An early payment discount is applicable to most fines/violations when paid within seven (7) days of ticket issue. This discount is forfeited upon Appeal.