Ontario Highway Traffic Act

Reasonable placement of the sign is facing traffic so it's visible to everyone as they drive, just like every other sign. Unreasonable is a sign facing the curb that is only visible once you park and leave your vehicle.


Thanks for looking all that up! Though I do think that a sign facing the curb can be seen on approach from at least a few ...

I fully agree that the fine seems very high, especially when you think that most traffic offences that put people in danger arent nearly that high.

In terms of your defence, typically markings on the roadway are irrelevant, only the actual signage is legally enforceable. What city did this happen in?

I know by itself the blue paint is not ...

I've read many stories on this forum and read through a lot of the Ticketcombat site, which I think is very helpful!

Relevant info:

I accidentally parked in a handicap spot. The blue on the pavement was covered with snow, and the sign on the post was not visible from the parking spot. I did not see it on approach because I had intended to park ...