Parking Enforcement | Parking Services

York University's parking enforcement aligns with the City of Toronto and City of Markham municipal code, other universities, and broader public sector organizations in Toronto and Markham. Vehicles parked on campus in contravention of the University’s Parking and Traffic Regulations will be ticketed with a city parking violation. Repeat violations may result in a vehicle being towed to a municipally-licensed impound at the vehicle owner’s expense.

Keele and Glendon Campus

Individuals who wish to dispute a City of Toronto parking violation must do so with the City of Toronto under its Administrative Penalty System. York Parking Services cannot process these disputes. Information about the City of Toronto’s appeal process is available on the City of Toronto website.

Markham Campus

Individuals who wish to dispute a City of Markham parking violation must do so with the City of Markham under its Administrative Penalty System. York Parking Services cannot process these disputes. Information about the City of Markham’s appeal process is available on the City of Markham website.

York University Enforcement Officers are certified by the City of Toronto as Municipal Bylaw Officers and by the City of Markham as City of Markham Bylaw Officers, authorizing officers to write tickets under the guidelines of each city.

For information about current parking enforcement operations and citations, please click here.

Existing York University Parking Accounts/Notices

Existing York University parking citations accounts/notices remain outstanding and payable. Parking Permits will not be issued to vehicles and/or individuals with an outstanding balance. For a limited time, Parking Services is offering a relief program for individuals with outstanding balances issued prior to July 15, 2019, at a reduced rate. Please contact Parking Services at parking@yorku.ca or 416-736-5335 to discuss options.

FAQ

Vehicles parked in contravention of the University’s Parking and Traffic Regulations will be ticketed with a City of Toronto Parking Violation.

The City of Toronto Parking Violations issued on campus are the same as those issued elsewhere in the City.

Payment and dispute options are printed on the back of the Violation.

Fine amounts vary based on the violation and are established by the City.

Payment options are provided on the back of the Violation and on both City of Toronto website and City of Markham website.

All disputes for City of Toronto Parking Violations must be directed to the City of Toronto. Options to dispute a City Parking Violation are provided on the back of the Violation and on both City of Toronto website and City of Markham website.

Vehicles will be towed from University property for the following reasons:

Parking in a designated Fire Route

Displaying a counterfeit/forged/altered Parking Permit

Blocking or obstructing roads, sidewalks, entrances or parking in other areas on campus not designated for parking, according to the York University Parking and Traffic Regulations

Parking without a valid Parking Permit during special events or parking in a manner that interferes with University business

Parking in contravention of the York University Parking and Traffic Regulations after receiving a cumulative total of five (5) Notices and/or City of Toronto Parking Violations

Per municipal By-Law, all vehicles must be towed to a municipally-licensed impound facility. Vehicle drivers/owners are responsible for their own transportation to the location.

Fees for towing and storage are established by the towing company designated by the campus. Please contact the towing company directly to inquire about towing fees.

Keele Campus - Classic Towing: 416-604-3222

Glendon Campus - Abrams Towing: 416-398-8697

Markham Campus - York Regional Traffic Services: 905-884-8882

The relief program is offered to resolve outstanding parking account balances, issued prior to July 15, 2019, at a discounted rate. If you would like to take advantage of this program, please contact Parking Services to review your account and discuss options.