Any Montrealers here?

[buttongirl]

I'm looking for some input about a parking ticket I got with my motorcycle.

Has anyone ever received a parking ticket on their bike for being less than 5 meters from the intersection? Did you contest it, and is there any point in contesting?

Thanks!

[Johnj]

Was your bike parked less than 5 meters from the intersection ? Pay the fine.

[buttongirl]

Now, see, that's why I'm asking for the opinion of Montrealers... It is common practice here, and in fact many marked and metered parking spots are less than 5 meters from the curb.

I was parked in a spot where I have seen bikes parked every day, far closer than I was, without tickets. Not to mention they're on every corner.

So... any Montrealers?

[Johnj]

OK then retain a lawyer and take them to court.

It's common practice (here in the States) to drive above the posted speed limit. Does that make it right? Does that mean I shouldn't get a ticket if I get caught?

Why does it make a difference that I don't live in Montréal? Are you saying that only people from Montréal can have opinions on this subject? For all you know I'm a native that happens to reside in KC.

Do try to have a nice day.

[Sandibeach]

I agree with John - unmarked streets here have max 3 hour parking (talking about the suburbs). Nobody complies with that, my neighbours park on the street rather than their own driveway 24 hours a day. But every once in a while they come around and ticket everyone.

Being 2 hours away from Montreal, I figure it's the same thing... you probably just parked there on one of those off days.

Live & Learn!

[feliz]

Guilty as charged but contest it if you feel like waisting everyone's time. Where I live usually just showing up in court will get you off, the courts are too busy with real issues.

[Erg0n]

i'm a native of montreal, but now live in calgary. parking is 5 meters from an intersection, i remember my mom got a ticket for parking within 5 meters with her car. however in the downtown core this usually doesn't apply unless it's rush hour and theres a bus stop at the intersection. whichever the case you can contest it .I know a guy who has several speeding tickets and contests every single one. he may not have gotten the tickets waved but managed somehow to get it reduced