Street Sweeping

Street sweeping takes place between Apr. 15 and Oct. 15 when there is no snow on the ground.

There may be on-street parking restrictions in effect while the roads are being cleared of rocks, sand and dust. There will be signs posted to notify residents when parking restrictions are active. Each neighbourhood is typically affected for only a few days each summer. Due to COVID-19, street sweeping is being done without ticketing and towing in 2020. 

Parking restrictions

During street sweeping, all vehicles must be off the road so crews can perform their work quickly and effectively. In Fort McMurray, residents will have about seven days' notice before street sweeping begins. Electronic message boards are placed in areas scheduled for sweeping, so residents can plan ahead to move their vehicles off the street.

In addition to the electronic message boards, street maintenance signs are placed in neighbourhoods at least 48 hours before sweeping begins.

Please move your vehicles off the street when the signs are posted. Crews will begin work 48 hours after the signs have been posted. They will then have 48 hours to complete the work.

Parking violations

Due to COVID-19, street sweeping in 2020 will be done without ticketing and towing.  

During the regular street sweeping program, vehicles will be ticketed and towed in areas where signs have been posted for 48 hours.

Vehicles will be towed to an impound yard, with the owner responsible for their own towing and impound fees.

We ask for cooperation from all residents so our crews can perform their work quickly and minimize disruption.

If your vehicle gets towed

Towing services are provided by an independent, third-party company. All questions and arrangements related to towing and impound services should be directed to the company below. Towing company FMG Energy Services Airport Road/Hwy. 69 – Google Map Approximately 3 km past the airport turn off, turn right at the Auto-Wreckers sign. Phone Call 780-838-0929 seven days per week from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Office hours Monday through Friday – 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Holidays – 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Arrangements can be made to pick up a vehicle after hours by calling FMG Energy Services at 780-838-0929.

Fees for towing and impound

FMG Energy Services administers the towing and impound fees. Item Amount Storage for each 24-hour period, or part thereof $25 per vehicle Vehicle towing (cars, SUVs, pickup trucks) $90 per hour per vehicle. Average of 2.5 hours per vehicle – find out why. Larger vehicle towing (tractor trailers, big rigs) $135 per hour per vehicle Oversized vehicle removal that requires specialized equipment (rate covers all tools and equipment) $155 per hour per vehicle Roadway or equipment clean-up from spills when/as required $60 per hour per vehicle Site clean-up from debris/spills $60 per hour FMG Energy Services accepts cash, debit and all major credit cards.

Parking fines

Notice of Violations are $120. For information about paying parking fines, visit the parking web page.

Program Information

Safety notice

Please drive with caution around street sweepers or other road equipment. Dust reduces visibility so give our crews ample room to operate. Please also obey the signs on the back of the equipment. Your cooperation helps keep everyone safe.

Weather delays

Street sweeping requires dry conditions. If the weather changes and causes sweeping delays, parking signs will be removed. Parking signs will be replaced before crews return.

Rural sweeping

Street sweeping usually begins in early June in the rural communities. Street profiles are different in the rural communities, so sweeping crews do not need to work around on-street parking.

Rural residents will not need to adjust parking practices for street sweeping, so no parking signs will be posted.

Frequently asked questions

I rely on on-street parking. What are my other options?

When you see signs posted in your neighbourhood with a notice about street sweeping, it's time to make temporary arrangements to park your vehicle elsewhere. Parking alternatives include: Driveways Garages A shared parking space with a neighbour or friend Public Parking Lots On-street parking may also be available along primary and secondary routes when crews are sweeping residential streets. You can locate Primary and Secondary routes on the Road Maintenance Priorities map. Please pay attention to parking signs in the area to avoid being ticketed and towed.

Can I park in my alleyway when there are parking signs posted in my neighbourhood?

No. Parking in alleyways is not permitted, as per the Roads and Transportation Bylaw 02/079. Alleyways exist only for emergency response vehicle access.

It looks like my street has already been swept. Can I park on my street if parking signs are still posted?

No. Your street may appear to have been swept, but further maintenance may be required. Please obey all parking signs to avoid being ticketed and towed.

Will street sweepers be working in my neighbourhood at night?

Crews avoid working in residential areas at night. They might work at night along primary and secondary routes, depending on location and necessity.

Can I park on my street at night if parking signs are posted?

It is each residents' responsibility to obey posted parking signs to avoid being ticketed and towed.

I'm going on vacation for a few weeks. Can I park my vehicle on the street while I'm away?

Residents should avoid parking on the street if they will be away for a period. It is each resident's responsibility to obey posted parking signs to avoid being ticketed and towed, even while they are away.

I live in a rebuild area and have some concerns about mud and debris on my street. Whom should I call?

Call Pulse at 780-743-7000 or visit rmwb.ca/pulse to report concerns about mud and debris, or any other issue related to rebuilt activities.