Offences and Set Fines
Effective January 6, 2025, most Traffic Movement and Parking Violation Fines increased by $25.00, as listed below:
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 or Campus Safety Agents 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 $75.00.
| Traffic Movement Violations | Fine |
|---|---|
| Failure to Produce Driver’s Licence, Vehicle Ownership, or Proof of Insurance | $75 |
| Fail to Obey Sign or Traffic Control Device | $75 |
| Fail to Yield Right of Way | $75 |
| Fail to Obey Directions of a Campus Safety or Parking Enforcement Agent | $125 |
| Operating Prohibited Vehicle on Campus | $75 |
| Drive on Closed Road or Pathway | $75 |
| Failure to Stop and Report Accident | $125 |
| Failure to Report Damage to Property | $125 |
| Driving Without Due Care and Attention | $125 |
| Improper Access/or Exit from a Controlled Lot: $75.00, plus towing charge incurred to remove vehicle from parking lot | $100 |
| Speeding: $25.00, plus $1.00 per km/hour in excess of posted limit | $30+ |
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.
| Parking Violations | Fine |
|---|---|
| Displayed altered or Illegible licence number plate | $75 |
| Displayed licence number plate not registered to the attached vehicle | $75 |
| Failure to visibly display licence number plate | $75 |
Unauthorized Parking – Private Property Parked in Unauthorized Area
| $75 |
| Parked – No Record of Payment – Weekend | $35 |
Misuse of Parking Pass
| $75 |
| Park/Obstruct Snow Removal or Service Vehicle | $75 |
| Parked – Vehicle Abandoned on Campus (no permit or authorization) | $75 |
| Possess/Use Altered Parking Permit | $150 |
| Parked in Unauthorized Area (Reserved for Special Permits) | $125 |
| Parked in Designated Fire Route | $125 |
| Parked – Blocking Fire Hydrant | $125 |
| Parked in Accessible Reserved Area (No Permit) | $350 |
| Park on Turf or SideWalk | $75 |
| Administration/Collections Fee | $35 |
| Boot Application Fee | $35 |
| Unlawfully Remove/Damage Wheel Clamp (Boot) Device | $125+ |