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CTV News
07-07-2025
- CTV News
Toronto police issue more than 3,000 tickets during ‘no stopping' enforcement blitz
More than 3,000 tickets were issued in an enforcement blitz targeting drivers caught stopping in 'no stopping zones' across the city, Toronto police say. The blitz, which was carried out between June 16 and June 20 and June 23 and June 27, led to more than 200 vehicles being towed, according to police. 'Toronto Police Parking Enforcement officers increased enforcement during weekday afternoon peak periods from 3 to 7 p.m. across high-traffic corridors in the downtown core, Toronto police said in a news release issued Monday. Drivers caught stopping in 'no stopping zones' face a $190 ticket, police noted. The enforcement was conducted in response to a city council directive to conduct two such blitzes in 2025. A second blitz will be carried out by the end of September, police said. 'This initiative was an intensification of TPS' existing rush hour enforcement operations, and was aimed at reminding drivers about the importance of obeying traffic signage to help keep traffic flowing, especially during the busiest times of day, and supports the City's comprehensive Congestion Management Plan,' the news release continued. 'While the campaign has concluded, it is paramount that drivers continue to follow the rules while travelling on our roads. Our Parking Enforcement officers will continue to enforce by-laws to keep the city's roads and people safe.'
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Yahoo
Toronto police issued more than 3,000 tickets during 2-week enforcement blitz
During a two-week enforcement blitz last month that targeted drivers in no-stopping zones, Toronto police say they issued 3,220 tickets and towed 245 vehicles across the city. The initiative took place from June 16 to 27, police said in a release Monday. During the blitz, officers increased enforcement during peak periods on weekdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. across high-traffic roads in downtown Toronto. No stopping zones are areas where motorists are banned from stopping except to avoid conflict with other traffic or to comply with a police officer or traffic signals. Drivers who stop in no stopping zones in Toronto face $190 tickets, police said. Toronto police said the initiative was intended to remind drivers of the importance of obeying traffic signs, especially during rush hours, and as a way to support the city's congestion management plan. "This is an intensification of what we do every day to try and help keep Toronto moving during the afternoon rush hour," Mike Harrison, manager of Toronto police's parking enforcement unit, told CBC Toronto ahead of the blitz last month. Police are reminding drivers that while the campaign has come to a close, parking enforcement officers will continue to patrol and fine violators. There is also another enforcement blitz planned for September, police said.
CBC
07-07-2025
- CBC
Toronto police issued more than 3,000 tickets during 2-week enforcement blitz
During a two-week "enforcement blitz" last month that targeted drivers in no-stopping zones, Toronto police say they issued 3,220 tickets and towed 245 vehicles across the city. The initiative took place from June 16 to 27, police said in a release Monday. During the blitz, officers increased enforcement during peak periods on weekdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. across high-traffic roads in downtown Toronto. No stopping zones are areas where motorists are banned from stopping except to avoid conflict with other traffic or to comply with a police officer or traffic signals. Drivers who stop in no stopping zones in Toronto face $190 tickets, police said. Toronto police said the initiative was intended to remind drivers of the importance of obeying traffic signs, especially during rush hours, and as a way to support the city's congestion management plan. "This is an intensification of what we do every day to try and help keep Toronto moving during the afternoon rush hour," Mike Harrison, manager of Toronto police's parking enforcement unit, told CBC Toronto ahead of the blitz last month. Police are reminding drivers that while the campaign has come to a close, parking enforcement officers will continue to patrol and fine violators. There is also another enforcement blitz planned for September, police said.
