Driving Instruction Zones Pilot Project

Pilot Program Permitting Driving Lessons in Select Recreation Centre Parking Lots

To help increase the availability of safe spaces for driving education and training, the City of Brampton is extending the Driving Instruction Zones Pilot Project until June 30, 2026. Licensed driving school instructors and school operators are permitted to conduct lessons in designated areas of the parking lot at six recreation centres.

Cassie Campbell Community Centre

1050 Sandalwood Parkway West
Brampton, ON

Century Gardens Recreation Centre

340 Vodden Street East
Brampton, ON

Earnscliffe Recreation Centre

44 Eastbourne Drive
Brampton, ON

Gore Meadows Community Centre

10150 The Gore Road
Brampton, ON

Save Max Sports Centre

1495 Sandalwood Parkway East
Brampton, ON

Susan Fennell Sportsplex

500 Ray Lawson Boulevard
Brampton, ON

This initiative aims to offer a controlled and safe environment for new drivers to hone their skills under the guidance of experienced instructors. Brampton's recreation centre parking lots will provide an opportunity for practical learning.

How to Book

To use a Driving Instruction Zone, individual driving instructors or operators are required to register free of charge at a participating recreation centre through the online booking portal software. Instructors will then be able to book a 30-minute time slot between 9:00am to 8:00pm from Monday through Friday.

For public safety, a maximum of ten instructors and vehicles are permitted per parking lot at one time slot.

This pilot project will undergo a review at the conclusion of the project.

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FAQs

The Driving Instruction Zones Pilot Project is an initiative launched by the City of Brampton to provide designated areas within select recreation centre parking lots for licensed driving instructors and school operators to conduct driving lessons.

The pilot project commenced on June 27, 2024.

The designated driving instruction zones are available at the following recreation centres:

Cassie Campbell Community Centre, 1050 Sandalwood Parkway West, Brampton, ON
Century Gardens Recreation Centre, 340 Vodden Street East, Brampton, ON
Earnscliffe Recreation Centre, 44 Eastbourne Drive, Brampton, ON
Gore Meadows Community Centre, 10150 The Gore Road, Brampton, ON
Save Max Sports Centre, 1495 Sandalwood Parkway East, Brampton, ON
Susan Fennell Sportsplex, 500 Ray Lawson Boulevard, Brampton, ON

The designated parking spots are marked via signage.

Individual driving instructors or operators must initially visit one of the participating recreation centre locations to register, where they will receive a registration link via email to access and book 30-minute time slots between 9:00am to 8:00pm from Monday to Friday. Ten instructors and vehicles are permitted per parking lot at one time slot.

To cancel a session, you must call 311. Please provide a 48-hour notice.

To ensure public safety, a maximum of ten instructors and vehicles are allowed per parking lot each time slot.

Under Ontario's no-fault automobile insurance system, if a driving school vehicle damages a patron's car, the patron must seek repairs through their own auto insurer.

Yes, visitors are permitted to park in the designated zones during off hours.

Residents can call 3-1-1, download the 3-1-1 app, or report service requests online at www.311brampton.ca. In-person services are available at multiple locations, visit www.brampton.ca for locations and hours.

Upon completion of the pilot project, a review will be conducted on next steps.

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Cassie Campbell Community Centre

Century Gardens Recreation Centre

Earnscliffe Recreation​ Centre

Gore Meadows Community Centre

Save Max Sports Centre

Susan Fennell Sportsplex

How to Book

FAQs

What is the Driving Instruction Zones Pilot Project?

When did the pilot project begin?

Which recreation centres are participating?

I'm a driving instructor, how can I book a time slot?

I'm a driving instructor and need to cancel my session. How can I do that?

What safety measures are in place for the pilot project?

What happens if a driving school vehicle damages a parked car belonging to visitor of the recreation centre?

Can visitors park in the designated zones during off-hours?

I have an issue, who can I report it to?

What will happen once the pilot project is complete?

Pilot Program Permitting Driving Lessons in Select Recreation Centre Parking Lots

Earnscliffe Recreation Centre