You have to move your car every 12 hrs or get towed?

[AzN_RiverdaleCI]

K so a few mins ago apparently my parents street just got like 9 cars towed.

Every car on the street yesterday was marked with chalk, mind you this is a street where you can park on 2 sides of the sidewalk.

So when my parents told me of this I didn't know what was up and thought it was weird cause it wasn't like paid parking downtown, this is a street you live on. So I told them to be safe just park it in the backyard and good thing they did.

Anyways my parents asked the undercover police officer in a white Ford Escape why they towed away 9 cars.

The woman said you are not allowed to park on the street for more than 12 hours without moving your vehicle. AND that there were complaints from some residents about people taking their parking spot in front of their house cause 1 guy apparently owns like 3 cars and no parking spot in the back of his house so he parks 3 of his cars in the front.

So...lol wat I never knew that you can't park on your own street which you have a permit for for more than 12 hrs? is that true?

edit: Some of the ppl who got towed were those who were unemployed and have no work cause they got laid off. Ouchh that sucks they just lots their transportation. =/

[soniko]

K so a few mins ago apparently my parents street just got like 9 cars towed.

Every car on the street yesterday was marked with chalk, mind you this is a street where you can park on 2 sides of the sidewalk.

So when my parents told me of this I didn't know what was up and thought it was weird cause it wasn't like paid parking downtown, this is a street you live on. So I told them to be safe just park it in the backyard and good thing they did.

Anyways my parents asked the undercover police officer in a white Ford Escape why they towed away 9 cars.

The woman said you weren't allowed to park on the street for more than 12 hours without moving your vehicle. AND that there were complaints from some residents about people taking their parking spot in front of their house cause 1 guy apparently owns like 3 cars and no parking spot in the back of his house so he parks 3 of his cars in the front.

So...lol wat I never knew that you can't park on your own street which you have a permit for for more than 12 hrs? is that true?

In Hamilton, even you got the time exempt permit..you still have to move ur car every 12 hours...
there is a sign when you get into city of Hamilton.

[CatDog]

good, stop parking infront of my house.

[boyoflondon]

City bylaws vary from city to city ...

Specifying your location might help the discussion.

I am assuming you are out west?

[Brandon]

LOL this reminds me of the parking guy in Seinfeld.

[Pete_Coach]

The woman said you are not allowed to park on the street for more than 12 hours without moving your vehicle. AND that there were complaints from some residents about people taking their parking spot in front of their house cause 1 guy apparently owns like 3 cars and no parking spot in the back of his house so he parks 3 of his cars in the front.

So...lol wat I never knew that you can't park on your own street which you have a permit for for more than 12 hrs. is that true?

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No, of course not.
The "undercover police officer in a white Ford Escape" was lying to you and was just trying to make some money for the towing company.
Are you kidding? Just because you don't know something?

[jm1]

Toronto's maximum is 3 hours, unless you have a parking permit. Enforcement varies depending on complaints, availability of parking spaces, etc.

[ES_Revenge]

No, of course not.
The "undercover police officer in a white Ford Escape" was lying to you and was just trying to make some money for the towing company.
Are you kidding? Just because you don't know something?

Took the words right out of my keyboard!

[AzN_RiverdaleCI]

No, of course not.
The "undercover police officer in a white Ford Escape" was lying to you and was just trying to make some money for the towing company.
Are you kidding? Just because you don't know something?

I knew it, cash grabbers!

[Whitedart]

Anyways my parents asked the undercover police officer in a white Ford Escape why they towed away 9 cars.

Was that an undercover officer in uniform but an unmarked car, or someone really undercover in plain clothes that just said they were an officer?

edit: Some of the ppl who got towed were those who were unemployed and have no work cause they got laid off. Ouchh that sucks they just lots their transportation. =/

So these unemployed people leave their cars there on the road 24/7 because they have no jobs to go to?

[MeiserT]

I thought residential streets were 72 hours? Well, out west anyway. lol

If you get a chance, take a pic of any signs that may be up on that street that says otherwise.

[Whitedart]

I thought residential streets were 72 hours? Well, out west anyway. lol

If you get a chance, take a pic of any signs that may be up on that street that says otherwise.

Most of the GTA is 3 hour parking unless posted otherwise. A number of areas outside of Toronto allow no overnight on street parking.

[l69norm]

Toronto's maximum is 3 hours, unless you have a parking permit. Enforcement varies depending on complaints, availability of parking spaces, etc.

+1, although some parts of Scarborough are max. 12 hours.
http://www.torontopolice.on.ca/parki...ing_ticket.pdf

Why do we tag and tow?

Safety and public convenience are the two most important reasons.

Safety hazards occur when a vehicle obstructs the visibility of traffic and pedestrians at a stop sign, blocks a fire hydrant or emergency vehicle access.

Traffic delays and grid-lock may result when even one vehicle stops momentarily, blocking a lane during rush hour. Motorist frustration and the possibility of "road rage" increases.

Blocked driveways and permit parking zone violators impact parking in residential neighborhoods.
.....
In many instances, posted signs notify drivers of parking regulations. Whenever possible, officers may inform motorists how to park legally and avoid a ticket. A parking ticket may be issued, which imposes a fine on the registered owner of the vehicle. The final step is to tow and impound the offending vehicle. There is no waiting period before towing a vehicle for a parking violation on city streets.

Drivers leaving their vehicles in bus stops, no stopping zones, no standing zones, rush hour routes or parking illegally around schools will not be warned. These vehicles will be ticketed and towed immediately.

[plip630]

got some question about towing.
what if your got towed and they towed it by bringing up only the front or the back of the car and you car got damaged because its all wheel drive cause its should be towed on a flatbed truck.
would the towing company pay for the damages? can you sue them for the damages?
thanks for info

[urameatball]

got some question about towing.
what if your got towed and they towed it by bringing up only the front or the back of the car and you car got damaged because its all wheel drive cause its should be towed on a flatbed truck.
would the towing company pay for the damages? can you sue them for the damages?
thanks for info

tow truck drivers maybe pricks, but they also know a lot about cars.
They'll just haul you from the front and lift your rear tires with those little trailer wheels. Then charge you extra for it.