Toronto drivers might have to pay increased parking fines

This article was last updated on April 16, 2022

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New fines have been proposed for Toronto drivers who stop illegally on main streets during rush hours. However, these fines still await the support of council.

It has been proposed to impose a fixed $150 fine for drivers who stop or park illegally. At the moment, the penalty for no parking offense is $40 and for stopping at a no stopping or no standing zone is $60. Moreover, it has also been proposed to impose the $150 fine for cars that block bike lanes.

“We are moving forward in trying to address congestion,” said Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong chair of the public works committee. “This is a positive step forward.”

Among the supporters of increased fines is Councillor Mike Layton, who suggests a $500 penalty. He said the raised fee would curb traffic offenses.

However, a few on the committee seem uncertain about the impacts of the plan. They argue that increasing penalties would not ease traffic snarls on main streets unless enforcement also is enhanced.

Councillor Gord Perks said: “This is more about the appearance of action than real action.”

Two on the committee voted against the plan. One of them is Councillor John Parker who said increasing fines is unlikely to solve traffic jam.

“If we are really serious about clearing the street the issue is not the fine, it is what policy we put in place to clear the path,” he said.

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