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A possible compromise?

December 1, 2016   ·   0 Comments

ALTHOUGH WE AGREE with the majority of Orangeville councillors who voted down a proposal that the Town not enforce its winter ban on overnight parking from Dec. 24 to Jan. 2, we think maybe there’s a possible compromise.

As we see it, there is clearly a need for a ban on overnight parking when there is even a threat of snow, and having that ban start today (December 1) is reasonable, even if there is no immediate threat of snow.

The real issue, of course, is whether offenders should be ticketed during a holiday season if we happen to enjoy one of those real rarities locally, a green Christmas.

In the circumstances, there would be much to be said in favour of simply assuring residents that during the festive week vehicles will be ticketed for overnight parking only when the weather forecast had not warned of a snowfall.

But when such a warning is issued, violators would rightfully risk the hefty fine and having their vehicles towed.

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