One hundred illegally parked vehicles were towed during morning and afternoon rush hour in Toronto on the first day of an enforcement blitz.
Officers launched a blitz campaign Monday, targeting all vehicles parked illegally on major downtown roadways.
In addition to the 100 vehicles towed, Toronto police said 672 parking tickets and 10 provincial offence notices had been handed out on the first day.
Police said Tuesday that 63,122 tickets have been handed out and 12,681 vehicles have been towed so far this year.
Mayor John Tory's "Tag and Tow" campaign was first rolled out in January, when police began targeting vehicles parked illegally during rush hour.
Since January, vehicles have been towed at the owner's expense, and drivers have also been charged up to $230 to get their vehicles back. Delivery truck drivers were charged up to $1,000.
Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders said the October awareness campaign is meant to serve as a reminder for those who may have forgotten the rules.
Saunders said the blitz focuses on an area bordered by Bloor Street, Dufferin Street, Lake Shore Boulevard and the Don Valley Parkway.
