Toronto (Feb 12) – From Family Day onwards, the Toronto police will begin enforcing paid on-street parking on statutory holidays in Toronto.
Historically, the parking enforcement unit did not enforce paid on-street parking on these holidays, a decision rooted in past bylaws and operational choices, Toronto police said in a news release.
“This change is a response to the evolving needs of our growing city, where the demand for parking has significantly increased. The enforcement of paid on-street parking on statutory holidays is a measure to address the increasing competition for curb space and the need for efficient parking management,” the statement read.
The enforcement of paid street parking on statutory holidays will begin on February 19. Historically, it has been a practice not to enforce, but there are no by-laws that explicitly exempt statutory holidays from enforcement and this change aligns with existing bylaws that permit enforcement on those days, police said.
Where does the money go? On-street parking rates are controlled by, and collected for, the City of Toronto.
