Should you pay parking tickets on a rental?

[crystalpalace]

Yes, that seems to be the one. She just wanted to pay it but he was really pissed off because there is not a single sign around advising that it is illegal to park overnight. I heard that there was some sort of bylaw about this but having never gotten a ticket for this sort of infraction, I couldn't advise them one way or the other. They decided to pay it though. It wasn't very much, like $15 or something. I do see his point though. How can someone from out of town know about Toronto bylaws? Shouldn't be signs advising of this 3 hour rule? It really does smack of having your pocket picked.

That's why at the very least and as a matter of principle, you should write a letter to your city councilor and explain what happened and let he/she know that you are dissatisfied with the job they are doing as your elected representative and that your friends from out of town will not be spending a dime in Toronto anymore because they feel unwelcome and taken advantage of by the city.

I wish Torontonians were a little less mellow and would actually kick some of these bastards out of the city council.

 

[spankingman]

Parking Wars

Anybody ever watch this show? Its a real hoot especially Mr. Berger the guy behind the glass.

Makws want to NEVER visit Philly at least not in a car!!!!

 

[scrooge]

Yes, that seems to be the one. She just wanted to pay it but he was really pissed off because there is not a single sign around advising that it is illegal to park overnight. I heard that there was some sort of bylaw about this but having never gotten a ticket for this sort of infraction, I couldn't advise them one way or the other. They decided to pay it though. It wasn't very much, like $15 or something. I do see his point though. How can someone from out of town know about Toronto bylaws? Shouldn't be signs advising of this 3 hour rule? It really does smack of having your pocket picked.

There are signs, just not on every street.

The 3-hour parking time limit is on the "Welcome to Toronto" sign when you drive into the city (e.g., if you drive on, say, Warden, and go south of Steeles).

 

[elmufdvr]

yes... too bad so sad...

 

[oldjones]

What? Because your friend got a $15 dollar ticket for parking on the street for an excessively long time—it is a street, not a parking lot—we should pay the taxes to clutter every lamp post with yet another parking sign? At $30-50/sign plus installation and maintenance?

Sorry. True friends warn friends about local parking rules. Smart folks ask.

 

[Thunderballs]

Sorry. True friends warn friends about local parking rules. Smart folks ask.

Yes, I suppose I am not a true friend because I did not warn him of a parking law for which there are no visibly posted signs and for which I have never personally received a ticket.

 

[tegR]

Your friends can always contest the ticket and argue their case in court even if they lose the court date will definately cost the city more than the $15, if its a matter of principle for you!

 

[261252]

do not pay parking tickets!!!!!!!!!!!


go to the courts listed on the back and ask for a court date


you will never get one therefore you never pay

this does not work for the bigger fines though ie parking in a designated wheelchair spot