Toronto Parking During Rush Hour
My parents used to live in downtown Toronto. Their home was on a busy street, but I parked at a meter and deposited enough money for a long visit.
Imagine my surprise when I left at suppertime and my car was no longer in its parking spot. In tears, I told my parents that someone had stolen my car. But my mother knew better. She explained that the car had probably been towed to the pound and I would have to pay over $100 to get it back. This was about 20 years ago, so $100 was a lot of money then.
It didn’t matter that I was in a designated parking spot. It didn’t matter that my time had been paid for. The only thing that mattered was the sign at the end of the street that said “No parking between 4 and 6 pm.” Those times are considered evening rush hour in Toronto and very busy indeed.
I did get my car back, but it was an expensive mistake and took hours of running around to get it done. I’ve learned my lesson and watch for any signs that might be posted. Especially during morning or evening rush hours.
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