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

[viennatech]

Did you contest it, and is there any point in contesting?

Thanks!

I'd say that contesting a ticket anywhere in North America is a great idea, EXCEPT Quebec. Here you are not allowed to send in a "rent a cop lawyers" you must have a real lawyer. (Or represent yourself). Do you speak French? it will require you to jump thru hoops to get an English court date.

It's WAY harder to contest tickets here than anywhere else that I've expereinced.

If it's under $100 I'd just suck it up and pay as much as it hurts me to say that.
and you are right, looking ut my office window now I count at least 6 bikes that qualify for your ticket. and that's just at one intersection...