Just days after the election, Toronto's top mayoral candidates could face fines over their election signs.
Candidates who want to put up election signs on public streets must pay a $250 deposit to the city. Any signs in prohibited zones are removed by city staff, and $25 per sign is deducted from the deposit.
If the deducted fees pass $250, the candidate can be fined an additional $25 per sign.
Doug Ford has had 478 mayoral campaign signs removed by city staff, a City of Toronto representative confirmed to CTV Toronto on Wednesday.
With fines for unlawful signs at $25 a pop, Ford could face a $11,700 fine from the city.
John Tory's campaign could face a $2,725 fine for 119 signs, and Olivia Chow may have to pay a $2,150 bill for 96 signs.
During election campaigns, candidates can place signs on public property, but not on city-owned property like parks and works yards.
Signs that pose a health and safety risk to pedestrians and motorists are also forbidden, and no signs can be posted on the Don Valley Parkway or Gardiner Expressway.
All signs must be removed 72 hours after the election.
