Toronto 
Starting August 1, Toronto will see an increase in parking fines for 123 offences as part of the city’s efforts to enhance road safety and ease traffic congestion.
The City Council, which approved these changes in April, aims to discourage improper parking practices by imposing heftier penalties.
Significant changes include a rise in fines from $30 to $50 for not paying at parking meters.
Fines for parking prohibited vehicles on footpaths, pedestrian ways, and bicycle paths will rise from $60 to $200. Similarly, penalties for stopping vehicles other than bicycles in cycle tracks will increase from $150 to $200.
Additional changes include the introduction of higher fines for stopping vehicles near fire halls, with penalties adjusted from $60 to $75 for stopping within specific proximities (7.5 meters on the same side and 30.5 meters on the opposite side). There are also increases for parking violations near pedestrian crossovers and safety zones, with new fines set at $75, up from $60.
Electric vehicle (EV) parking compliance is also targeted, with increased fines for parking an EV in a designated space without charging or exceeding the maximum parking time, rising to $75 and $125, respectively.
This adjustment in fines follows a detailed review by city staff, which concluded that higher fines would more effectively deter illegal parking behaviours. The goal is to promote the use of alternative transportation modes such as walking, biking, or public transit, thereby ensuring smoother traffic flow and safer roads.
Residents are reminded to only address parking violations through the official City of Toronto Parking Violations webpage and to consider any text messages regarding parking fines as fraudulent.
For more information on the new parking fines and to view the complete list, visit the City of Toronto’s official website.
