Precise ParkLink Ticket - Do I have to pay?

Aug 3rd, 2016 11:10 pm

#1

jasoncdu [OP]: Jr. Member; Jan 21, 2011; 129 posts; 25 upvotes; Toronto

Aug 3rd, 2016 11:10 pm

Precise ParkLink Ticket - Do I have to pay?

Hey guys, just got a precise parklink ticket and was wondering what are the implications (in 2016) for not paying? I've been reading a few old resources where people say the ticket is not enforceable and collections is just a scare tactic. However they also say that if you are ever on the lot again, that they can tow your car away.

So my question is - does that mean if I'm ever on ANY one of precise parklink lots (which is alot in various places) that if my car is found then I will be towed? Or does it just mean that one location where I was issued a ticket?

Is it ok to ignore the ticket or should just suck it up and pay it?

Thanks

Aug 3rd, 2016 11:11 pm

#2

Cheapo-Findo: Deal Expert; Mar 9, 2007; 15088 posts; 11825 upvotes; Think of the Childre…

Aug 3rd, 2016 11:11 pm

How much and what was the infraction?

WOULD SOMEBODY THINK OF THE CHILDREN!!!

Aug 3rd, 2016 11:13 pm

#3

jasoncdu [OP]: Jr. Member; Jan 21, 2011; 129 posts; 25 upvotes; Toronto

Aug 3rd, 2016 11:13 pm

Ticket is 69.75 discounted to $39.00 if paid within 7 days.

"Failed to display valid reciept" - basically I had no idea the place was even a lot as it was a loop with some parking spots and there was no sign there except on the other side of the loop.

Aug 3rd, 2016 11:23 pm

#4

XtremeModder: Deal Guru; Aug 14, 2007; 12232 posts; 3223 upvotes; --

Aug 3rd, 2016 11:23 pm

jasoncdu wrote: ↑Ticket is 69.75 discounted to $39.00 if paid within 7 days.

"Failed to display valid reciept" - basically I had no idea the place was even a lot as it was a loop with some parking spots and there was no sign there except on the other side of the loop.

Would rather risk having your car towed in the future (and then look how much that would cost you) or would you rather pay $40 for a mistake you made (even though you didn't realize it until it was too late)

Aug 3rd, 2016 11:30 pm

#5

Sicklyslick: Deal Addict; Apr 24, 2017; 2173 posts; 2306 upvotes; Waterloo, ON

Aug 3rd, 2016 11:30 pm

i got one too from a school. it was $25 reduced to $15 if paid by x date. i paid it but i'm curious to know whether its mandatory or not.

Aug 3rd, 2016 11:39 pm

#6

LuckBox: Member; Dec 15, 2014; 461 posts; 776 upvotes; Vancouver, BC

Aug 3rd, 2016 11:39 pm

They can tow your car away if you have another infraction on one of their lots. They won't know it til they scan your plate, which they won't do unless you mess up again. Personally, I would like to know my car is still there if I screw up and forget to pay or overstayed my parking.

Aug 5th, 2016 3:06 pm

#7

konsensei: Deal Fanatic; Mar 17, 2006; 6913 posts; 5824 upvotes; Burlington

Aug 5th, 2016 3:06 pm

take a picture, email to show them there was no sign indicating it was a lot.

I had a ticket in Halifax 4 years ago with imPark, took picture, sent email. They said they'd get back to me. Never did, I never paid. I still keep the email just in case.

Aug 5th, 2016 3:20 pm

#8

GurungBoi: Deal Addict; Sep 14, 2010; 1191 posts; 315 upvotes; Toronto

Aug 5th, 2016 3:20 pm

anything that is not from City of Toronto or muni wise.
Throw it to the bin, basketball 3 pointer if you can.

University tickets thou,.. they might hold your results if they know who u are and your plates... i doubt it thou.

Aug 5th, 2016 4:45 pm

#9

Messerschmitt: Banned; Jul 17, 2008; 11042 posts; 3869 upvotes

Aug 5th, 2016 4:45 pm

This was discussed before. Unless it's city parking, you do not have to pay any private company parking tickets. No they will not destroy your credit. Yes, they can tow your car (since it's private property), but most of the time they won't. I racked up 1000$ in ImPark tickets during my post-secondary and they didn't tow it away. And no, they cannot force you to pay your tickets if they tow it and hold your car as ransom. Worst case, you just have to pay the towing fee. But again, they gain nothing by towing your car, so they prefer to keep ticketing you and hope you will pay, along with their bogus threat mails that they will send you to collection.

Source: my own experience.

Aug 5th, 2016 5:43 pm

#10

Altera: Deal Addict; Jan 16, 2016; 1477 posts; 1139 upvotes; Hamilton, ON

Aug 5th, 2016 5:43 pm

jasoncdu wrote: ↑ Hey guys, just got a precise parklink ticket and was wondering what are the implications (in 2016) for not paying? I've been reading a few old resources where people say the ticket is not enforceable and collections is just a scare tactic. However they also say that if you are ever on the lot again, that they can tow your car away.

So my question is - does that mean if I'm ever on ANY one of precise parklink lots (which is alot in various places) that if my car is found then I will be towed? Or does it just mean that one location where I was issued a ticket?

Is it ok to ignore the ticket or should just suck it up and pay it?

Thanks

Get new plates if it really bothers you.

Jan 29th, 2017 11:30 am

#11

HH28012017: Newbie; Jan 28, 2017; 4 posts

Jan 29th, 2017 11:30 am

I got similar ticket. Would please advice me with what you did? Thanks in advance.

Jan 29th, 2017 12:03 pm

#12

GurungBoi: Deal Addict; Sep 14, 2010; 1191 posts; 315 upvotes; Toronto

Jan 29th, 2017 12:03 pm

HH28012017 wrote: ↑ I got similar ticket. Would please advice me with what you did? Thanks in advance.

play basketball to the garbage bin

Jan 29th, 2017 1:13 pm

#13

billford: Deal Addict; Feb 6, 2011; 2007 posts; 2319 upvotes

Jan 29th, 2017 1:13 pm

I received the "parking invoice" also a month ago because I missed the sign. $50 if paid in 7 days.
If it's only a private lot, you don't have to pay. But you risk getting towed if it happens again which will cost a lot more.
I paid it. I may have to park in one of their lots again and don't need the stress of a tow.

+1

Jan 29th, 2017 1:55 pm

#14

GSpeed: Deal Addict; Jun 2, 2012; 1595 posts; 942 upvotes; GTA

Jan 29th, 2017 1:55 pm

Check out youtube CBC Marketplace... parking tickets or something like that
I was actually watching it the other night
These guys are scam artist, these tickets are not enforceable and if not paid cannot effect your credit as equifax etc.. do not accept them

+1

Jan 29th, 2017 3:25 pm

#15

HH28012017: Newbie; Jan 28, 2017; 4 posts

Jan 29th, 2017 3:25 pm

Thanks to both of you for your kind reply. I feel that too as I did bought the ticket but it looks like when I closed my car's it flipped and it didn't show the side which has the time and date.
I will let you know my story once I finish it with them.

Apr 25th, 2017 8:17 pm

#16

User781778: Newbie; Apr 24, 2017; 1 posts

Apr 25th, 2017 8:17 pm

HH28012017 wrote: ↑ Thanks to both of you for your kind reply. I feel that too as I did bought the ticket but it looks like when I closed my car's it flipped and it didn't show the side which has the time and date.
I will let you know my story once I finish it with them.

did you end up having to pay?

Apr 27th, 2017 10:32 pm

#17

HH28012017: Newbie; Jan 28, 2017; 4 posts

Apr 27th, 2017 10:32 pm

I haven't paid and heard from them until now. I was expecting getting a letter or a phone call but it never happened. I will let you know if I get anything from them.

Apr 28th, 2017 5:52 pm

#18

LeanneK273050: Newbie; Apr 27, 2017; 1 posts

Apr 28th, 2017 5:52 pm

So what was the result of this? I had same issue, wind must have flipped it over when I shut door..I really don't want to pay this ticket

Apr 28th, 2017 9:28 pm

#19

HH28012017: Newbie; Jan 28, 2017; 4 posts

Apr 28th, 2017 9:28 pm

Today is exactly 3 month since I got the ticket. I am sure if they were going to take action, they would do it after a moth from the grace period. I hope they already forgot about it.

Apr 29th, 2017 8:26 am

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carmaster: Deal Expert; Jun 30, 2006; 20558 posts; 9075 upvotes; Toronto

Apr 29th, 2017 8:26 am

Is this similar for Green P Parking off street as well? Just curious.