Meter-Made
Toronto, ON
Female, 30
I currently work as a Parking Enforcement Officer in the wonderful city of Toronto. I am feared, and loathed by all. I may not work in your particular city, but I'm positive that I can help give you a better understanding of what Meter Maids do. I am knowledgeable in all parking matters so ask me anything.
My mood doesn't have anything to do with my productivity. If more people are parked illegally then I give out more tickets. If no one is out that day, the amount of tickets I give out decreases. I will admit that I'm less inclined to deal with peoples theatrics when i am in a bad mood, but it doesn't affect my work performance.
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If the license plate on the ticket was written incorrectly the ticket is not valid. In any case take this ticket to a first appearance facility listed on the back of the ticket to ensure it gets cancelled. It is also important to do this since the license plate listed on the ticket may belong to someone else and they will be getting a court notification of impending conviction. To save this poor person the trouble of proving they were never parked at that location I would make sure that you do this ASAP. It is also a good idea to take your ownership with you to prove that the license plate was indeed incorrect.
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We keep track of people parked in areas with specific time allowances by chalking the tires of the car. If we return after the allowed time and the tires of a car still have the chalk marks on it, we are able to ticket it. You are allowed to move to a nearby spot and start the process again. There is also another method that is used when chalking tires is not possible (bad weather etc.) which is called valve stemming. We take note of the position of the air valve on the tires of the car and if they are in the same position as when we first noted them, we are able to ticket them for parking in excess of the permitted time.
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I really wouldn't be able to answer that question efficiently without seeing a photo or being familiar with the area. In most cases the meter you pay for is the one cloeset to your car.
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If you move your car and drive away before a parking enforcement officer is finished writing the ticket, then it has not yet been served to your vehicle and therefore not legally binding. If someone is writing you a ticket and you move your car up a few paces and your still in a prohibited area, then in that case they can still write you a ticket. It depends on what your definition of "move your car" is.
Sometimes the ticket has already been created and the officer is only waiting for it to print, in that case the ticket must be printed and submitted for cancellation since it hasn't been served to a vehicle or driver.
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Since the permit was misused without your mothers knowledge and your husband used the permit to park in a "no parking area" to receive an exemption, the permit was seized. The misuse of the permit would have been investigated and if it found that it was misused he will be charged with its misuse under the Highway Traffic Act. He will receive a court notification and can face up to a $5000 dollar fine.
I've never heard of a first time offender receiving a fine that high, but I have seen more leniency granted to those who plead guilty. If you are unsure you can always hire legal counsel who can advise you of your options, since this is now a traffic violation. Like I mentioned in the post above, if you need more clarification contact the Disabled Liason Unit at the Parking Enforcement Unit. They will be able to give you more information.
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I can't really answer your question without knowing what area you were parked in , My suggestion to you is to call the department that deals with Parking in your city and to inquire about their specific rules. Or you can also stop and ask the next parking officer you see for clarification. I am assuming that you were using an old styled meter where you put money directly into a meter, and not a "pay and display" machine. The only rules we have for the old style meters is that the meter closest to the car is the one to be used. If there is a broken meter or a missing meter, it is the responsibility of the driver to find another spot to park in. As for visibility and the signage for meters, the instructions for use and times of use are displayed on the actual meter themselves. The meters are always adjacent to the parking space. Again I do suggest you talk to someone who is actually familiar with the area in question, and for the city you were in.
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