Confusion around a parking ticket in Saskatoon uncovered an outstanding fine from more than a decade ago, and they were surprised to hear it was still enforceable.
Coming from North Battleford for medical appointments last month, Roy Kryzanowski and Connie Jamieson were issued a ticket in Saskatoon, despite paying for parking.
“We had the receipt that we paid,” said Jamieson. “So we went to city hall and asked to have this ticket canceled, rescinded.”
At city hall they were able to get it waived, but in doing so, they were informed of an outstanding parking ticket from 2010.
“We were told later, but the vehicle would be susceptible to be impounded,” she said.
Jamieson says they had to pay the $90 fine, despite claiming they never received any notification or paperwork, and pleading their case to the city.
“Considering it was 15-years-old as of March here, we were disgusted, because we didn’t receive any of the paperwork that they’re saying we should have received.”
In an email to CTV News, the City Solicitor says the recipient of the ticket was convicted by provincial court and ordered to pay the fine.
“The city’s ability to enforce parking fine judgments is largely limited to seizing and selling vehicles pursuant to provincial legislation,” the statement said.
According to the Cities Act, “there is no limitation on the time within which a city may commence action or take proceedings to recover taxes or any other debt due to the city pursuant to this Act.”
Jamieson says the experience has taught her a lesson about keeping records, and she’s currently seeking more information from Saskatoon’s city hall.
