Illegal parking can create real safety issues. It can block sightlines, prevent emergency access, restrict sidewalks and bike lanes and make it harder for people to move safely through their neighbourhoods.

When you report illegal parking, you’re helping Parking Safety & Compliance Officers respond in real time and keep Calgary’s streets safe, accessible and moving for everyone.

To report an illegally parked vehicle

Phone calls are the only way to report illegal parking, because these requests must be handled in real time. Online forms and emails are not monitored for this purpose.

Similar to other City reporting channels such as 311 and Traffic Services, basic contact information may be collected to help initiate and manage the request, including follow‑up if clarification is needed. This information is collected in accordance with Alberta’s Protection of Privacy Act for service delivery purposes only and is kept confidential.

Providing complete information helps us take action and keep Calgary’s streets safe and accessible for everyone.

Once your report is received:

• A Parking Safety & Compliance Officer is dispatched when available
• The officer attends the location and assesses the situation
• If a violation is confirmed, appropriate action may be taken

Response times can vary depending on officer availability, call volume and safety priorities across the city. Not every report will result in a ticket, but every report is reviewed.

This reporting line is for illegal parking only.

• If the situation is an emergency or someone is in immediate danger, call 911.
• For problems like missing or unclear signs, road design concerns, or curb markings, contact 311. These issues are handled by City infrastructure teams.
• The Traffic Service Request is the official way to report ongoing traffic safety issues, including speeding concerns, school or playground zone violations and repeated or persistent traffic problems at a specific location
  • Submitting a Traffic Service Request alerts the Calgary Police Service Traffic Unit, who may monitor the area and assess it for enforcement or photo radar.

How to access the Traffic Service Request form:
 Visit calgary.ca and search “Traffic Reporting”, then select Traffic Service Request.

Illegal parking isn’t just inconvenient — it can put people at risk.

By reporting issues when they happen, you help:

• protect children, seniors and people with disabilities
• keep sidewalks, bike lanes and crossings accessible
• ensure emergency vehicles can get through
• support fair, consistent enforcement across neighbourhoods

This work supports Calgary’s shared goals for public safety, community care and a well‑managed city — where small actions help make life better every day.