Bill 88 explained in plain English
Accessible Parking Act, 2010
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The Accessible Parking Act, 2010, creates two levels of accessible parking permits and requires municipalities to designate parking spaces accordingly, while also amending related provincial laws.
Bill 88, the Accessible Parking Act, 2010, introduces changes to how accessible parking is managed in Ontario. It creates two levels of accessible parking permits: Level 1 for individuals who need mobility devices and Level 2 for those who do not. The bill requires municipalities to establish systems for accessible parking, including designating specific parking spaces marked in red for Level 1 permits and blue for Level 2 permits. It also mandates a process for people with disabilities to resolve parking infraction disputes over the phone. The Act amends the City of Toronto Act, 2006, the Highway Traffic Act, and the Municipal Act, 2001.
- Amends the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to require the City of Toronto to establish a system of accessible parking, designate accessible parking spaces for two permit levels, and set up a phone-based process for resolving parking disputes.
- Amends the Highway Traffic Act to create two categories of accessible parking permits: Level 1 for those who require mobility devices and Level 2 for those who do not. It also defines who qualifies for these permits, requiring certification by a regulated health practitioner for Level 1 permits.
- Amends the Municipal Act, 2001, to require all local municipalities to establish a system of accessible parking, designate accessible parking spaces for the two permit levels, and create a phone-based process for resolving parking disputes.
- Specifies that accessible parking permits will be the sole method for identifying vehicles for accessible parking purposes.
- Allows for the removal and impounding of vehicles parked improperly in accessible spaces, at the owner's expense.
- Sets a commencement date of July 1, 2012, for the Act.
- Persons with disabilities who require accessible parking.
- The City of Toronto.
- All local municipalities in Ontario.
- Owners or operators of parking lots and facilities to which the public has access.
- Regulated health practitioners who certify applications for accessible parking permits.
- Corporations and organizations providing transportation services to persons with disabilities.
- Municipalities are obligated to establish accessible parking systems and designate specific parking spaces.
- Individuals with disabilities have the right to apply for Level 1 or Level 2 accessible parking permits.
- Individuals with disabilities have the right to resolve parking infraction disputes by phone.
- Parking lot owners/operators are obligated to provide designated accessible parking spaces.
- This Act comes into force on July 1, 2012.
- The Act allows for the removal and impounding of vehicles parked improperly in accessible spaces, at the owner's expense, which may result in towing and impoundment fees for vehicle owners.
- Municipal by-laws passed under this Act may provide for the removal and impounding of vehicles parked contrary to the by-law, at the owner's expense.
- The bill does not specify the exact number of parking spaces to be designated at each facility, only that they must meet size requirements set out in regulations.
- The bill references 'regulations' for the designation and size of parking spaces, but these regulations are not detailed within the bill text provided.
- The bill does not detail the process for how the phone dispute resolution system will operate beyond stating that municipalities must establish one.
Requires the City of Toronto to establish a system for accessible parking, designate parking spaces for two levels of permits (Level 1 in red, Level 2 in blue), and create a phone system for resolving parking disputes related to accessible parking.
Source: Section 80 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006
Establishes two categories of accessible parking permits: Level 1 (for those needing mobility devices) and Level 2 (for those not needing mobility devices). It also defines criteria for obtaining these permits, including certification by a regulated health practitioner, and allows for the issuance of permits to corporations and organizations for transporting persons with disabilities. This section also repeals subsection 26(1) and replaces it.
Source: Section 26 of the Highway Traffic Act
Requires every local municipality to establish a system for accessible parking, designate parking spaces for two levels of permits (Level 1 in red, Level 2 in blue), and create a phone system for resolving parking disputes related to accessible parking. This section also repeals Section 102 of the Municipal Act, 2001, and replaces it.
Source: Section 102 of the Municipal Act, 2001
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