TORONTO — The City of Toronto and Toronto Police Service (TPS) have launched a two-week enforcement blitz targeting drivers who stop illegally in No Stopping Zones during weekday rush hours — a key move in the city’s ongoing fight against traffic congestion.
From June 16 to June 27, TPS Parking Enforcement officers will be deployed to high-traffic corridors in the downtown core during afternoon peak hours (3 to 7 p.m.), focusing on key arterial routes where stopped vehicles routinely disrupt the flow of traffic.
“Stopping in a No Stopping Zone slows everyone down,” said Mayor Olivia Chow. “A single vehicle can be a big contributor to traffic congestion, especially on our busy downtown corridors. It’s important that everyone obeys the No Stopping signs in these clearly marked areas because we all have a role to play in keeping Toronto moving.”
The enforcement blitz supports Toronto’s Congestion Management Plan and fulfills a directive issued by City Council earlier this spring, which called for two targeted crackdowns on No Stopping violations in 2025 — one before the end of June and another by late September.
No Stopping Zones are designated areas where drivers are prohibited from stopping for any reason except in cases such as avoiding a collision or following police direction. These zones often include downtown intersections, TTC stops, pedestrian crosswalks, and areas near fire hydrants.
Violators can face a $190 fine and vehicle towing, according to City bylaws.
TPS officials say the goal is to raise awareness and increase compliance. “When you stop in a no-stopping zone, you’re contributing to congestion and creating an unsafe environment for everyone who is using our roads,” said Chief Superintendent Mandeep Mann of TPS Field Services. “Our officers will be stepping up enforcement during rush hours to help keep our streets moving.”
City officials will assess the results of the blitz at the end of the campaign to help inform future congestion mitigation efforts.
Residents and drivers can learn more about traffic bylaws and the City’s congestion strategy at toronto.ca/congestion-management-plan.
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