As a resident of Hamilton, ON, Canada, you may have experienced the hardship caused by the inability to renew your license plate due to unpaid parking tickets. Like many others in our community, you too may be left without an option to make payment arrangements that would allow you to resolve this issue and move forward. This predicament has been a direct result of changes made in 2017 when the City of Hamilton ceased accepting payment plans or extensions for parking tickets once they were sent to MTO Service Ontario.

This policy change has had significant financial implications for many residents. It has not only affected their ability to legally drive but also impacted other areas such as income, auto insurance and employment opportunities. The unexpected denial of license plate renewal can lead to further financial distress and exacerbate existing hardships.

We believe that reinstating payment arrangements is crucial for those facing license plate denial due to unpaid parking tickets. It is a fair and necessary measure that will help alleviate some of the financial burdens faced by residents who are already struggling.

We urge the City of Hamilton officials reconsider their decision and reinstate payment arrangements or extensions for paying off parking ticket debts at MTO Service Ontario locations. By doing so, they will be providing much-needed relief and support for their constituents who are currently facing undue hardship because of this policy.

Please sign this petition if you agree with us that it's time for change in how we handle parking ticket debt in our city.