Hundreds of drivers fined for illegally parking in accessible parking spaces in Ottawa
Bylaw Services shared a photo of a Porsche parked illegally in an accessible parking space in Ottawa this week.
Nearly $900,000 worth of fines has been handed out so far this year to drivers parking illegally in accessible parking spaces across Ottawa.
Bylaw Services shared a photo of a Porsche parked illegally in an accessible parking space in Ottawa this week.
'When you misuse an accessible parking space you make our community less inclusive,' Bylaw Services said in a post on X.
'We all play a role in making our community kinder and better. Leave accessible parking spaces free for those who require them.'
In a statement to CTV News Ottawa, Bylaw and Regulatory Services (BLRS) director Roger Chapman said 1,798 tickets have been issued since Jan. 1 to vehicles parked in accessible parking spaces without a permit.
'Accessible parking spaces are reserved to support the mobility and independence of individuals with disabilities. BLRS remains committed to enforcing these regulations to ensure equitable access for those who need it most,' Chapman said.
'BLRS reminds all motorists that only vehicles displaying a valid accessible parking permit are allowed to use designated accessible parking spaces.'
The fine for parking illegally in an accessible parking permit is $500.
In 2024, officers issued 3,193 tickets to vehicles parked in an accessible parking space without a valid permit. Between Oct. 1 and Nov. 5, 2024, officers issued 490 tickets to vehicles parked in accessible parking spaces.
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