THE PARKING ENFORCEMENT moving UNIT: tag …

1 Safety and public convenience are the two mostimportant hazards occur when a vehicleobstructs the visibility of traffic andpedestrians at a stop sign, blocks a firehydrant or emergency vehicle delays and grid-lock may result wheneven one vehicle stops momentarily, blockinga lane during rush hour. Motorist frustrationand the possibility of "road rage" driveways and permit PARKING zoneviolators impact PARKING in and time-limit PARKING zones aredesigned to allow short-term PARKING inhigh-traffic areas. Motorists who leavevehicles parked over the time-limit frustrateothers who wish to shop and do convenience and the viability of abusiness district depends upon ENFORCEMENT Officers patrol 24 hours aday, seven days a week on foot, by bicycle and invehicles.

2 We use a combination of informationsharing, ticketing and impounding to enhancesafety and convenience for all users of many instances, posted signs notify drivers ofparking regulations. Whenever possible, officersmay inform motorists how to park legally andavoid a ticket. A PARKING ticket may be issued,which imposes a fine on the registered owner ofthe vehicle. The final step is to tow andimpound the offending vehicle. There is nowaiting period before towing a vehicle for aparking violation on city leaving their vehicles in bus stops, nostopping zones, no standing zones, rush hourroutes or PARKING illegally around schools willnot be warned.

3 These vehicles will be ticketedand towed do wetag and tow?Keeping thingsmovingnThe PARKING ENFORCEMENT unit is responsible forensuring compliance with City PARKING ENFORCEMENT Officers respond to 90,000 calls for service are dispatched Police Service40 College , OntarioM5G ENFORCEMENT Officersimmediate responseArea Supervisorsexploring long-term solutionsTo call for a PARKING ENFORCEMENT Officer, contact theToronto Police Serviceat (416) explore long-term solutions to neighbourhoodparking problems, contact your Area Supervisor at(416) 551, 2002/11 THE PARKING ENFORCEMENTUNIT:at your servicenParking ENFORCEMENT Area Supervisors are at yourservice. Area Supervisors work with communitymembers to explore, evaluate and problem-solveparking related issues affecting the Supervisors work with Business ImprovementAssociations, City of Toronto Councillors and City ofToronto Transportation Services to provide workablelong-term solutions to neighbourhood Supervisors are available for consultation bycalling the Toronto Police Service, PARKING EnforcementUnit.

4 A call taker will be pleased to direct your call to theappropriate Area for the pressure for on-street PARKING continues to build,more areas of Toronto have posted PARKING residential permit PARKING zones are added eachyear, time limit areas expand and rush hour signsmultiply. Signs without specific times listed are in effect24 hours a day. Tow away signs are posted in some areasas an extra reminder, but are not required for vehicles tobe the PARKING meters motorists often forget to check the informationon the meter or pay and display machine beforedepositing coins or employing other payment make sure you check the days and hours themeter is in effect or whether there are rush hourrestrictions which require the vehicle to be courteous Do not park inthe disabled PARKING consideration for the PARKING spaces reservedexclusively for vehicles displaying valid DisabledPerson PARKING Permits both on-street and onprivate property.

5 When non-permit holders park inthese spaces, those with disabilities are often left withno other PARKING away from space at the end of the block is an invitingtemptation to the frustrated driver looking for a parkingspace. Beware! The City of Toronto requires vehicles topark at least 9 metres from the curb line of theintersecting street. The corner clearance by-law isintended to provide pedestrians, cyclists and motoristswith a clear field of vision and plenty of space whenapproaching bus stops for often pull into bus stops to wait for a friend, buya cup of coffee or use a bank machine. Even a quick stopblocks the zone, forcing transit drivers to unload or loadpassengers on the street.

6 This is a potential hazard forelderly and disabled passengers and an inconveniencefor other motorists when the bus is unable to pull intothe zone. Use off-street your meetings run late? Does the doctor keep youwaiting? Utilizing off-street PARKING options will avoidthe hassle of worrying about an expired meter, movingyour vehicle out of a time limit area, or your vehiclebeing subject to rush hour route provisions. Thepurpose of metered and time limit areas is to encouragethe turnover of vehicles in places where there is a highdemand for on-street PARKING . If your appointmentrequires longer term PARKING , save the cost of a ticketand use a PARKING safely at s 3:00 Thursday afternoon, hundreds ofelementary school children are heading home.

7 Parentsare waiting to pick them up. Where can these vehiclespark safely? Most schools have signed areas that aredesigned to accommodate motorists dropping off orpicking up children. Drivers should not use the nostoppingor no parkingzones in the vicinity of areas are usually located on either side of thestreet near schools and must be kept clear to provideclear visibility for motorists and students. Driversshould never double park to load or discharge childrenfrom their vehicles. This places children in a dangerousposition of crossing a lane of traffic without seeing orbeing seen by other the difference between:"no PARKING ", "no stopping" and"no standing".

8 The no stopping anytimeand no standing anytimesymbols are the most restrictive parkingregulations in Toronto. Once a vehicle has ceasedmoving, even if occupied, it is deemed stopped orstanding. If a driver chooses to stop or stand in anyof these zones, they can be ticketed and towed. Theno PARKING anytimesymbol is less restrictive. Driversare allowed to use these zones while actually engagedin loading or unloading goods or to pick up ordischarge passengers. Remember, the key is "whileactually engaged". Do not leave your vehicleunattended in these residential PARKING responding to neighbourhood concerns aboutparking pressures, the City of Toronto has establishedmany residential permit PARKING zones.

9 These areas areclearly posted and for the exclusive use of area residentsduring posted times. Other PARKING alternatives areavailable for visitors and service on the side of I parked too close to the corner? What do thosesigns mean? Am I blocking another vehicle? If you renot sure, find another spot. PARKING Enforcementreceives thousands of complaints each year from peopleinconvenienced by a poor PARKING toavoidreceivinga parkingticket10We are dedicated to delivering policingservices, in partnership with our communities,to keep Toronto the best and safest place to Police Servicemission statementParking ENFORCEMENT Unitstatement of purposeThe purpose of PARKING ENFORCEMENT withinthe City of Toronto is to:nAssist with the safe and orderly flow oftrafficnRespond to the PARKING concerns of thecommunitynRegulate parkingnProvide operational support to the TorontoPolice ServiceTORONTOPOLICESERVICEPARKINGENFORC EMENT