St. John's highlights difference between Public and Private Parking

The City of St. John’s is highlighting the differences between public and private lots. Particularly when it comes to booting.

The City does not use booting as a form of parking enforcement. Instead, the city issues parking fines or tows vehicles in certain violation cases. All parking spaces owned by the city are regulated by on-street parking signage and City pay stations.

Some privately owned parking lots in the City may enforce their own parking rules by using vehicle booting. Private operators have the legal right to manage parking on their property under the Highway Traffic Act. The City does not have the legal authority to regulate enforcement practices in private parking lots, including booting.

It's important to look for posted signage at the entrance and within the lot and review all restrictions before parking.