Suspending parking penalties at non-functioning meters

Parking

Final vote · After General Committee

General Committee voted on this first, on March 23, 2026:Carried8–2See the committee vote →

2 councillors voted differently at Council

Councillor Dave Haackefor at committee → against at Council (here)
Councillor Matt Crowleyfor at committee → against at Council (here)

Motion failed

5–5

5 for5 against

Councillor Votes

In Favour (5)

Against (5)

Full Resolution Text

WHEREAS, the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS), is the legal framework used to issue, review, and appeal penalty notices for various municipal infractions, most notably parking, WHEREAS, according to IPG Division, non-functioning (not able to receive physical or digital payment) are to be assessed and bagged, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED that… By-law Number 20-073 , the AMP System By-law for the City of Peterborough, be suspended for automobiles parked at non-functioning, (inability to receive coin, credit card or digital payment) parking meter zones and that those marked parking spaces be usable until those meters function.

Meeting Details

Mar302026

City Council Meeting

Council Chambers, City Hall, 500 George Street North