Accessible and Veterans Parking in London: How to Park for Free (and Avoid a Ticket)

Parking in London can be a pain, but there are a couple of ways to get some time on the meter without digging for change. The city has specific rules for accessible parking and a nice perk for veterans. Here’s the breakdown straight from the city’s blog.

Accessible Parking Permits

Accessible parking spots are only for vehicles operated by or carrying a person with physical disabilities. You need an original, current Accessible Parking Permit (APP) from ServiceOntario clearly visible through the windshield.

With a valid permit, you can park at any on-street meter without paying, but you still have to obey the posted time limit. Go past it, and you’ll get a ticket for an expired meter.

In city off-street parking lots with a Pay n Display Master Meter, you need to display the APP in designated accessible spots. You get a daily maximum of two hours free in those specific spots. If you park in any other space in the lot, you have to buy time from the meter and display the receipt.

Businesses or multi-unit residential properties can get official accessible parking signs and guidelines from the city for free by contacting [email protected].

Veterans’ Parking

The City of London offers limited free parking to any veteran with a veteran’s licence plate on their vehicle. The plate must be the valid one from Service Ontario with a red poppy and the word “Veteran” underneath.

With that plate, you can park at on-street meters for free, but again, only for the maximum time posted on the sign. You also get a daily maximum of two hours free in City of London off-street parking lots.

Check your permit expiry date. You need to visit or call ServiceOntario to renew or apply for an Accessible Parking Permit.