I got a parking ticket in Montreal, Canada. Do I have to pay it or what would happen if I do not pay?

Question

I am american and I have a MA plate.

Answer 1

They might be able to get ahold of you in your home province, and by then the price would have tripled or more.

Or, if you're American:  It might show up the next time you cross the border, if they take it that far.  Which I think they legally can.

Answer 2

Avoid the draft and stay out of Canada.

Answer 3

If they weren't able to "track" people who's license plate is not from Quebec, they wouldn't waste their time (and every tourist could do whatever they want). I think you'll probably get a letter at your place telling you to pay (or present yourself to the court to contest your ticket..)

Either way, not a good idea ;) Pay it and clear that out of your mind ;)

Answer 4

If you ever plan to come into Canada again in the future, pay the ticket. Unpaid tickets will grow in penalties and can result in:

- impounding of the vehicle in question if it ever returns.

- a warrant for your detention for outstanding fines.

- notification of your state DMV or insurance, in certain cases (example: New York state used to have an agreement to process tickets from Ontario or Quebec, and demerits received in Canada would be added to your license in USA)

In 10-12 years, when you come back to Canada because of a conference, a sales meeting, or visit a sick or dying relative, you don't want to be turned away, arrested at the border, or be forced to pay some $1000 fine for a ticket that was $70 to begin with!

Answer 5

well not sure , they might still try to get your money or send it to collection maybe . or might not bother its hard to tell.

Answer 6

If you are Canadian it will probably show up when you go to renew your driver's licence or your registration for your vehicle, and you will have to pay it then.  I don't think anything else would happen.  If you live in Quebec, they might track you down before then.