La Presse has reported on the first winter of the City of Laval's smart parking signs. Remotely controlled and solar-powered, the 5,000 signs — a first in Quebec — are deployed in the Chomedey, Laval-des-Rapides and Pont-Viau areas.
Measurable results in the first winter
- About 16% higher snow-removal output: from 77.9 to 90.6 km per shift between the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 winters.
- Roughly 43,000 litres of diesel saved by the snow-removal fleet.
Simple for drivers
- Symbol lit: parking is prohibited.
- Symbol off: parking is allowed.
- The time window of the restriction is shown directly on the sign.
- The restriction is lifted as soon as a street section is cleared, without waiting for the whole area to be done.
Technology from the Vectanor group
The project was delivered by Pierre Brossard for the City of Laval. The signs are controlled by our SCMS platform, a product of the Dimonoff Division of the Vectanor group. We provide the connectivity and a module built on this platform, which Trafic Innovation integrates into each sign.
The project shows what connected, real-time street infrastructure makes possible: clear information for residents, faster operations for city crews, and measurable gains from the very first season.
Source: La Presse, November 11, 2026 (in French). See also La Presse's article on the project launch (December 8, 2025). Photo: City of Laval.