Common Violations
Most Common Violations Explained
Not sure why you received a citation? The most common infractions are explained below. If you have questions, please email us.
Improperly Parked or Parking Outside Stall Lines
Vehicles must park responsibly by aligning with stall lines, posts, or yellow-painted markers. In areas with posts, vehicles must park close to a post so that two vehicles can fit between them while leaving space for others to exit. Do not park on marked hash lines.
Fines
$30 if paid within 15 days.
$70 if paid after 15 days.
Parking in Accessible Areas
Vehicles parked in a designated accessible stall without a valid Manitoba Possible permit (formerly SMD), or without registering for an accessible or temporary permit with the RRC Polytech Commuting and Parking Office, will receive a citation and are subject to immediate removal. This violation cannot be appealed.
Fines
$150 if paid within 15 days.
$300 if paid after 15 days.
No Parking in Fire Lane or No Parking in Loading Zone
Clearly signed fire lane areas are not for parking. Students may be picked-up and dropped-off in these areas, but the driver must stay in the vehicle at all times in a designated fire lane area. Unattended vehicles will receive a citation. Fire lane violations cannot be appealed.
Fines
$30 if paid within 15 days.
$70 if paid after 15 days.
Parking Overtime
When parking on campus, ensure you’ve paid for the appropriate amount of time using a pay dispenser or the mobile parking app, PayByPhone. You can extend your parking through the app. If your time expires, you risk receiving a ticket.
Fines
$30 if paid within 15 days.
$70 if paid after 15 days.
Failure to Purchase Parking
Parking must be paid for at all times. It is the responsibility of the parker to ensure that their parking profile is accurate and up-to-date, including the license plate information for all vehicles associated with their active permits.
For daily parkers, it is essential to enter the correct license plate number at the pay station or through the mobile parking app.
Fines
$30 if paid within 15 days.
$70 if paid after 15 days.
Unauthorized Parking
Vehicles must be parked in the correct zone and appropriate stall type. Power permit holders are authorized to park only in power (non-EV plug-in) stalls, while non-power permit holders are restricted to non-power stalls. Daily lots, zones and permit types are non-interchangeable.
Fines
$30 if paid within 15 days.
$70 if paid after 15 days
Unauthorized Parking – Carpool Violation
Permits may have up to a maximum of four vehicles registered but only one vehicle is allowed to park on campus at a time. Any additional registered vehicles from the same permit found parked on campus must park in a daily lot and pay the required daily rate.
Fines
$30 if paid within 15 days.
$70 if paid after 15 days
Complimentary Parking
Parking is complimentary on Fridays after 5:00pm, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. During these periods, parking is on a scramble basis in all open lots.
RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anishininwak, Dakota Oyate, and Denésuline, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.
We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.