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Mississauga is cracking down on parking violations with a significant increase in fines for those who break the rules. If the proposed changes are approved, motorists can expect steeper penalties starting April 1, 2025, with some fines jumping by as much as $100.
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With the city struggling to manage an increasing number of violations, officials argue that higher fines will deter illegal parking and bring Mississauga’s penalties in line with other major cities.
Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming changes.
Major Fine Increases for Serious Parking Violations
The proposed across-the-board hikes will target common violations that disrupt traffic flow, pose safety hazards, and impact public spaces.
🚲 Parking in a Bicycle Lane
🚨 New Fine: $130 (Up from $55)
📌 Increase: $75
🚒 Parking Too Close to a Fire Hydrant
🚗 Regular Vehicles: $120 (Up from $50) – $70 increase
🚚 Heavy Vehicles: $225 (Up from $125) – $100 increase
♿ Illegally Parking in an Accessible Spot
🚨 New Fine: $450 (Up from $400)
🔥 Parking in a Fire Route
🚨 New Fine: $225 (Up from $175)
🏞️ Parking in Designated Lakefront Areas
🚨 New Fine: $150 (Up from $100)
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Fines Increasing for 183 Parking Violations
In addition to major fine hikes, other common parking violations will also see increases, including:
🔹 Parking in a permit area without displaying a permit
🔹 Parking too close to an intersection (within five metres)
🔹 Exceeding the five-hour parking limit
🔹 Parking on private property without consent
🔹 Failure to display a valid parking receipt in metered areas
🔹 Parking in prohibited zones
With 183 violations getting costlier, drivers will need to be more mindful of parking regulations to avoid hefty penalties.
Why is Mississauga Raising Parking Fines?
🚗 Rising Number of Violations – More illegal parking means higher enforcement costs for the city.
⚖️ Bringing Fines in Line with Other Cities – Mississauga’s current fines are lower than those in Toronto, Brampton, and other major regions.
🚧 Encouraging Compliance – Stricter penalties aim to reduce violations and improve overall traffic management.
City officials justify the increases by stating that the higher fines will help cover enforcement costs and act as a strong deterrent against illegal parking.
When Will These Changes Take Effect?
📆 If approved by city council, the new fines will be enforced starting April 1, 2025.
💰 Motorists are advised to double-check parking signs, fire routes, and permit areas to avoid costly tickets.
🚦 Do you think these fine increases are fair? Will they help reduce illegal parking in Mississauga? Let us know your thoughts!
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