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Allowing Staff to Tow Unlicensed Vehicles on City Streets - by Councillor Anthony Perruzza, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak
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2025-11-12 · Toronto City Council · amended
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City Council on November 12 and 13, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, by deleting § 950-400 D (10)(a) and adding a new §950-400D(10)(a) that reads: "(a) valid registered number plates issued by the Province of Ontario in accordance with the provisions of the Highway Traffic Act and evidence of the current validation, in the prescribed manner; or" 2.
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City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 610, Penalties, Administration of, by deleting "§950-400D(10)(a) - Park - Vehicle Without Valid Ontario Number Plate Properly Displayed - $50.00" in Schedule A, Table 10, and adding "§950-400D(10)(a) - Park - Vehicle Without Valid Registered Ontario Number Plate Properly Displayed - $50.00" in its place.
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Unlicensed and abandoned vehicles parked on City streets, boulevards, and other public properties create ongoing challenges for both residents and City operations. These vehicles often occupy limited parking spaces, and in some cases pose safety hazards by obstructing sightlines, or impeding pedestrians, cyclists, and emergency services. They can remain in place for extended periods resulting in repeated complaints. To address these issues, it is recommended that staff investigate potential amendments to the City's bylaws to allow parking enforcement and right-of-way officers to immediately tow unlicensed vehicles from City streets, boulevards, and other municipal properties.
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This change would enable a more proactive and consistent enforcement approach, reduce public safety risks, and support the effective management of public spaces. Reason for Urgency: There are several urgent and high-risk locations across wards six and seven where numerous unlicensed vehicles are parked on the street. Following meetings with Parking Enforcement officers and communications with constituents, we believe these areas pose an imminent safety risk and that immediate action is required to prevent potential accidents.
Staff recommended
Councillor Anthony Perruzza, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services in consultation with the Toronto Police Service and the Toronto Parking Authority to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the first quarter of 2026 on any by-law and legislative changes needed to allow for unlicensed vehicles to be towed without warning by enforcement officers.
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