During last week’s four-day traffic blitz, more than 1,400 tickets were issued and 300 vehicles were towed, a police source told 680 NEWS.

Mayor John Tory is set to officially announce the results of the week-long campaign targeting rush-hour infractions later on Monday.

Last week, police said they would show “zero tolerance” for drivers found blocking and congesting rush hour routes, and would be issuing tickets and towing vehicles.

The traffic campaign focused on a area bounded by Bloor to Front streets and Parliament to Dufferin streets.

Having a car towed comes at a hefty price tag. The penalties for having a vehicle towed include a towing fee of $200 and daily storage of $80.

A $150 fine applies for standing, stopping or parking illegally on rush-hour roads between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. and between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Cracking down on drivers that contribute to the city’s gridlock was one of Tory’s campaign promises back in 2014.

The city says it is already seeing results, noting there’s been an increase of driver compliance that’s led to a decrease in parking tickets issued.

In 2014, 2,498,660 parking tickets were issued. That number dropped slightly in 2015 to 2,183,523. As of Aug. 31, 1,534,660 tickets have been issued.

(Story by 680news.com Staff)

 

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