The $150 fine was recently introduced by the City of Toronto: http://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2 ... e_tow.html
https://www.facebook.com/tom.rataj.33/p ... 7901097953 http://ca.linkedin.com/pub/tom-rataj/43 ... [quote]NEW HIGHER FINES TAKE EFFECT THIS THURSDAY
Fines for stopping, standing and parking in signed rush-hour routes increase effective this Thursday to $150.
You've been warned! Rush-hour routes generally run 7-9am and 4-6pm, but always check the signs because there are differnet times at some locations.
Stopping in a "No Stopping" zone to let a passenger out, or pick one up, is NOT permitted.
Here are the details:
Offence Code #: 401
Park – signed highway – during Rush Hour Period Toronto Municipal Code Ch. 950-405A.1
Offence Code #: 402
Stand vehicle – signed highway – during Rush Hour Period Toronto Municipal Code Ch. 950-405G.1
Offence Code #: 403
Stop – signed highway – during Rush Hour Period Toronto Municipal Code Ch. 950-405D.1[/quote]http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/municode/1184_950.pdf
§ 950-405D.1 = $ 150.00
Contact Toronto City Hall directly, and they'll give you more information. http://www.toronto.ca/city_directory/