Parking Ticket Forgiveness Program

For the month of December, if you receive a parking meter ticket in Downtown Charlottetown you are eligible to have it forgiven, using a purchase receipt of $35 or more from a downtown business*.

See Details below.

Feature Dates to be Announced

How it Works:

  • Residents/visitors who receive a parking meter violation can submit their ticket along with a receipt from a downtown business as ticket payment.
  • Ticket and receipt should be taken to the Charlottetown Police station (10 Kirkwood Drive) within 5 days of ticket being issued.
:Rules
  • Only tickets issued for meter violations are eligible for this program.
  • Only purchases made at a business within the BIA* are valid.
  • The value of the purchase must be a minimum of $35 before taxes and must have been made within three hours of ticket being issued.
  • Receipts must show the name and address of the business, the date, and the dollar amount.
  • A receipt may only be used once and cannot be used by more than one person.
  • The receipt will be stamped as used and returned to the owner. 
  • Receipts from couriers, food delivery drivers, and other operators on delivery do not qualify for this program.
  • Bank statements will not be accepted in lieu of a receipt.
  • Private/public parking garages and off-street lots are not included in this promotion.
  • Motorists must abide by other posted signage, such as accessible parking, and loading zone.
  • This program will not be applied retroactively.
  • Only one ticket, per person, may be cancelled per week.
  • Reminder: Parking is FREE on Weekends in the Downtown.


*BIA includes all businesses between Prince & Pownal St, Euston to the Water.

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April 30, 2023

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October 31, 2023

December 1 - December 31, 2023

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