Roads & Transportation

Between November 15 and April 15, overnight parking is not allowed on streets in Aylmer between 3:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. unless approved by the Chief of Police or Director of Operations.

An exception applies on the south side of Anne Street from Caverly Road to 200 metres west, where overnight parking is allowed during these hours.

Traffic & Parking By-Law

If you have received a parking ticket, you have several options:

1. Early Payment – Within 7 Days of Notice Date

Early payment within 7 days of the notice date allows motorists to pay a reduced fee for the parking infraction.

• Online with Visa or Mastercard Debit or Credit Card*
  *Transaction fees apply
• In person using cash, debit, or cheque
  46 Talbot Street West, Aylmer ON N5H 1J7
• Cheque by mail
  46 Talbot Street West, Aylmer ON N5H 1J7
  Please write your ticket number on the front of the cheque.

2. Voluntary Payment – Within 15 Days of Notice Date

Voluntary payment within 15 days of the notice date allows motorists to pay the set fine amount for the parking infraction, which is higher than the early payment amount.

• Online with Visa or Mastercard Debit or Credit Card*
  *Transaction fees apply
• In person using cash, debit, or cheque
  46 Talbot Street West, Aylmer ON N5H 1J7
• Cheque by mail
  46 Talbot Street West, Aylmer ON N5H 1J7
  Please write your ticket number on the front of the cheque.

3. Trial Option – Do not mail

The trial option lets motorists dispute the parking ticket and request a court hearing.

• To request a trial date, you or your agent must attend in person at 46 Talbot Street West, Aylmer, and bring the parking ticket with you. Trial dates cannot be requested by mail.

Elgin County delivers Provincial Offences Act (POA) administration and prosecution on behalf of the Town of Aylmer. If you wish to dispute your ticket, you have two options through POA:

• Early Resolution – Meet with Prosecutor
  Early resolution meetings are held before a court date to discuss resolution options with the County’s prosecutor. Please note you do not give up your option for a trial.
  Early Resolutions meetings are conducted through Zoom Conference, and there is a video or audio (telephone) option. To request an Early Resolution meeting, tickets may be mailed to POA 480 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas, ON NSR 0J5 or requested through the website: www.ontario.ca/ticketsandfines or by email [email protected]
• Trial
  You will attend your trial and present your evidence before the Justice of the Peace. Please note that resolution discussions will not be held prior to the court appearance.To file for a trial, please email [email protected] to request a Notice of Intention to Appear Form.

  If you have requested a trial, you will be notified by mail of the date, time and method that your trial will take place. Please make sure the court has your current mailing address. Your appearance will be scheduled in person, unless you request the Zoom Conference option.

  In order to prepare for your trial you may wish to read the Guide for defendants in provincial offences matters which can be found at: www.ontariocourts.ca/OCJPOAGuide

  • If you fail to attend, you will be deemed not to dispute and may be convicted in your absence, and additional fees may be added.

What happens if I don’t pay a parking ticket?

If you do not pay your parking ticket, you will receive a Notice of Impending Conviction in the mail letting you know the ticket is still unpaid. If the ticket is not paid, you may be convicted without any further notice and will have to pay the fine, court costs, and extra fees.

Unpaid tickets may also affect your credit and prevent you from renewing your Ontario driver’s licence or licence plate sticker until the ticket is paid.

If you would like to dispute the ticket, you can complete the Notice of Intention to Appear in Court section on the notice.

If your visit will be longer than 2 hours, you may wish to purchase a parking permit for Municipal Lots 1 & 2 (located directly behind Town Hall and Aylmer I.D.A. Pharmacy). Parking permits are for use in Municipal Lots 1 & 2 only. They are not valid for street parking.

Available Permits:

• Day Parking Permit
• Month Parking Permit
• 6 Month Parking Permit
• Full Year Parking Permit

Please refer to the current User Fee by-law for rates.

Permits are available for purchase at Town Hall during regular business hours.

If you receive a traffic ticket, such as a speeding ticket, from the OPP or Aylmer Police Service, it must be paid through Elgin County. Visit Elgin County Provincial Offences Payments and Disputes to learn how to pay your ticket or dispute it.

A Road Occupany Permit is required to:

• Occupy or close a Town road, sidewalk or boulevard to conduct work or other activities
• Widen a driveway beyond the front property line
• Alter Town property or cut the curb

If you are a contractor, developer, or homeowner planning an activity within the Town of Aylmer Right of Way, you must have a permit before work begins.

Road Occupancy Permit Application

The Town of Aylmer is responsible for winter maintenance on municipal roads, sidewalks, and public spaces to keep the community safe and accessible during the winter season.

Winter weather can change quickly, and snow, ice, freezing rain, and extreme cold can affect how and when maintenance activities take place.

The Town of Aylmer’s Winter Maintenance and Response Policy outlines how municipal roads, sidewalks, and public spaces are maintained during winter conditions.

Streets

• Streets have first priority during winter storm events.
• Streets are rated by priority depending on their classification and the role they play in the total transportation network.
  • Priority 1A Streets – Designated Arterial Roadways include Talbot Street, John Street, and Elm/Beech Streets. These roadways receive the highest volume of traffic through Town and are also key routes used for emergency vehicles and public transportation.
  • Priority 1B Streets – Large Traffic Volume Streets are roadways serving the major traffic flows between principle areas of traffic generation. This includes Collector Streets and School Zones.
  • Priority 2 Streets – Streets that provide both traffic service and land service to adjoining residential properties.
• Streets are serviced according to the Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways, Ontario Regulation 239/02

Sidewalks

• Sidewalks are rated by priority depending on the role they play in pedestrian traffic.
  • Priority 1 Sidewalks – Sidewalks that are intended to carry the largest volumes of pedestrian traffic. These sidewalks serve the major pedestrian traffic flows throughout the downtown business core, along main streets and in the vicinity of schools.
  • Priority 2 Sidewalks – Sidewalks that provide lesser and intermittent pedestrian traffic flowing mainly to adjoining residential properties.
• Sidewalk plowing will commence when the weather forecast indicates that the winter storm event is substantially over.
• Winter maintenance activities of sidewalks shall be carried out on a priority basis during regular working hours.

Town of Aylmer Significant Weather Event Policy

A Significant Weather Event may be declared when hazardous weather conditions – such as heavy snowfall, freezing rain, high winds, or extreme temperatures – affect the Town’s ability to meet its maintenance requirements within the standard timelines. This policy follows The Provincial Minimum Maintenance Standards.

Town of Aylmer Salt Management Plan

The Town of Aylmer uses road salt to improve safety during icy conditions while also working to reduce environmental impacts. All modifications to winter maintenance activities will be carried out in a way that balances the use of road salts while maintaining safety for road users and complying with the requirements of the Provincial Minimum Maintenance Standards.