Unauthorized parking fines could jump to $750 in Brampton

The minister calls the phenomenon "invisible fines" and wants the parking companies to stop immediately. But the companies intend to continue issuing the hated parking fines sent by post.

Unauthorized parking fines could jump to $750 in Brampton

Drivers who repeatedly park in unauthorized areas could be hit with a $750 fine in Brampton. Changes to Brampton’s unauthorized parking by-law will be discussed at the Committee of Council meeting on May 7. The city wants to update the definition of “unauthorized area” and introduce graduated fines for repeat offenders. The unauthorized parking by-law 104-2018 regulates parking, standing or stopping on boulevards, side yards and front yards. How…