City of Montreal to hit drivers with increased parking, traffic fines
MONTREAL — Amid ongoing debate over the place of the automobile in urban centres, the City of Montreal has announced it is following through on a plan to boost fines for parking and traffic violations.
Mayor Valerie Plante’s administration, which has been praised and criticized for policies to limit cars, says fines for parking in a disability zone will double to $300, while tickets for double parking and blocking traffic will increase by $20 to $60.
The fine for a basic parking violation will be $62 including fees, compared to $30 in Toronto, $68 in Calgary and $100 in Vancouver, according to figures supplied by the City of Montreal.
The increases are expected to be approved at April’s city council meeting.