• A vehicle can be parked for a maximum of 72 hours on any residential roadway
• After 72 consecutive hours, the vehicle is considered to be abandoned and may be removed

Anyone can request to temporarily block parking in special cases. The requesting person must submit an application at least three business days in advance of the request. Complete the Barricade Application Form following the instructions provided.

A person shall not stop or park a vehicle:

• On a sidewalk or boulevard or in a way that obstructs or encroaches on a sidewalk
• Within 5 meters from a stop sign or yield sign
• Within 1.5 meters from a private road, driveway or access to a garage
• On a roadway with a snow windrow
• On a designated snow route when a parking ban has been declared
• In a restricted residential parking area without an authorized permit hung from the vehicle's rear view mirror
• A commercial vehicle exceeding 11,794 kg and/or 8.0 meters in overall length on a private driveway or roadway other than a truck route
• Within 5 meters from a crosswalk
• At any place where a sign does not allow stopping or parking
• In such a manner to block, obstruct, impede or hinder pedestrian or vehicle traffic
• On a roadway with an expired license plate
• In an alley, unless a sign allows parking
• In any manner other than both right wheels of the vehicle not more than 0.5 meters from the right curb
• Or detach a trailer from a vehicle and park it on a roadway (this does not include a legally parked travel trailer

The City of Grande Prairie has implemented Residential Permit Parking in the Hillside, VLA, and Avondale neighbourhoods.

Permit Parking is in effect Monday through Friday from 08:00 to 18:00 hours. Permits must be displayed on the rear view mirror of a vehicle parked in the permit areas during applicable hours.

Download the Residential Permit Parking Area Map (PDF, 2MB)

Vehicles parked in a permit area without displaying a valid authorized permit are subject to a fine as per the City's Traffic Bylaw (C-1166) Section 24.1

Applications for additional permits can be obtained in person at City Hall or by downloading the Parking Permit Request Form here (Adobe Acrobat 11 required).

The Traffic Safety Plan is meant to be a living document, which will give the plan room to adjust to emerging trends and needs as they arise.

GPES Traffic Safety Plan 2024

• The area or intersection has a higher collision frequency for all collisions relative to other similar areas or intersections.
• The area or intersection has a higher frequency of speeding vehicles or speeding contraventions relative to other similar areas or intersections.
• The intersection has a higher frequency of red light and/or stop sign running contraventions relative to other similar intersections.
• All school, playground, and construction zones.
• Mobile Photo Enforcement Operators are Peace Officers while on-duty.
  • The training and appointment of the Operators is authorized by the Province of Alberta (Justice and Solicitor General).
• ATE vehicles are permitted to park on boulevards, shoulders and no parking areas under the authority of the Traffic Safety Act and the Traffic Bylaw. The City’s preference would be for them not to utilize these areas for parking but for some locations this is the safest approach. Similar provisions exist for utility workers.
  • If a citizen has a specific concern with a parking location, they are encouraged to contact Enforcement at es_contact@cityofgp.com so we can assess.

Automated Traffic Enforcement Technology Guideline

Several ATE technologies are deployed in the City of Grande Prairie.

• Global Traffic is authorized to operate seven days a week, providing 180 hours of ATE enforcement to cover the following site locations:
  • 66 Speed Zones
  • 64 Speed - Prescribed Times Zones
  • 4 Stop Sign Mobile Video Zones
  • 5 Fixed Intersection Safety Devices (Red Light Cameras) at high collision intersections throughout the City that also function for Speed on Green.

ATE Sites updated July 29, 2022 based on the results of the ATE Site Review that took place between July 12th and 19th, 2022.

The images capturing the violation are reviewed and verified before a violation notice is prepared and mailed to the registered owner of the license plate. The process can take one to two weeks, but is usually completed within days (much quicker than the previous process).

The violation ticket will set out options for the Registered Owner of the vehicle captured in the violation. Options include:

• Voluntary in-person payment of the fine at a Registry Office or Provincial Court
• Payment by mail or online
• Appear before a Justice at the address on the ticket (Grande Prairie Provincial Court) to plead guilty or not guilty
• Plead not guilty by mailing the notice as per the instructions on the ticket

In person payments can be made at:

Provincial Court of Alberta
10260-99 Street
Grande Prairie, AB
T8V 2H4

Mail payments can be sent to:

Provincial Ticket Production Centre
601-5 Street S.W.
Calgary, AB
T2P 5P7

Payment must be a certified cheque or money order made out to the Government of Alberta. Write your ticket number on the back.

Tickets can also be paid online at https://eservices.alberta.ca/fine-payments.html or in person at any Registry Office. Service fees will apply.

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• Ensure your vehicle is clear of frost and snow to provide the best visibility possible. Keep your windshield and headlights clear of snow and ice.
• Speed limits are for optimal driving conditions, and reduce speed when ice, snow, and slush are present.
• Leave additional space between your vehicle and the one ahead of you to allow for slippery stops.
• Keep your headlights on all the time- do not rely on daytime running lights.
• Low beam lights are more effective than high beam lights in fog or heavy snow conditions.
• Use caution when approaching intersections or mid-block crosswalks. Leave at least five metres when parking near a stop sign, yield sign, or marked crosswalk. 
• Icy road conditions can prevent a quick stop. Maintain a safe speed and be aware of pedestrian activity around you.
• Never pass a vehicle at a crosswalk.
• Remember to stay alert and exercise caution when driving in low light areas or when driving on roads in areas where wildlife often frequents.