The City of Prince Albert immobilizes and impounds vehicles based on the Traffic Bylaw No. 35 of 2020, The Traffic Safety Act, The Saskatchewan Highway Traffic Board, and The Criminal Code. Some examples include:
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It is parked in violation of the Traffic Bylaw. |
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Vehicles that are parked longer than allowed on the street, impede traffic, park in ‘No Parking' zones, park hazardously, block alleys or driveways, etc. are in violation of the Traffic Bylaw and can be seized by the City. |
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It has outstanding unpaid parking fines. |
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If you do not pay your parking ticket(s) and do not make your scheduled court appearance to contest the fine(s), Bylaw has the authority to impound your vehicle. You will have been given prior notice. |
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It is not registered. |
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Vehicles parked on the street must be registered and have a license plate properly displayed at all times. Bylaw has the authority to impound your vehicle or trailer immediately if it is not registered. |
Vehicles may be immobilized (booted) and seized from both public and private property.
Reclaim Your Vehicle
You have 30 days from the date your vehicle is impounded to pay outstanding parking tickets and/or register your vehicle. If an impounded vehicle is not claimed within 30 days, it may be sold at a public auction or scrapped to recover the amount of impound fines first then unpaid fines.
Seized vehicles can be reclaimed at Parking Counter, Main Floor, City Hall:
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Saturdays and Sundays (and statutory holidays) – Closed
You will need:
- A valid driver's license or other Government-issued ID
- A valid vehicle permit or registration
- Payment of all outstanding parking fines
- Payment of all impound and tow fees (non-negotiable)
- SGI Release form (if applicable)
- Authorization from you, if someone is picking up the vehicle or involved in releasing the vehicle on your behalf
Fees:
- Storage Fee: $17 per day
- All other fees vary depending on the type of vehicle and type of impound
- Call 953-4330 for amounts owed
Cheques are not accepted at City Hall; only cash, debit or credit card will be accepted.
After the above is provided we will book a time with you to go to our impound lot located at Auto Rescue Towing, 1119 North Industrial Drive, Prince Albert, SK, S6V 5T1.
