washing you car is illegal in Toronto???

MisterM3 · 11-09-2011, 06:45 PM

not sure if this is a repost, but i never knew Toronto had this law since 2000

http://www.wheels.ca/articlecategory/article/527593

Krozi · 11-09-2011, 06:47 PM

As far as I know Cali has a similar law.

Gearhead999s · 11-09-2011, 07:07 PM

It has never stopped me or my neighbours

MisterM3 · 11-09-2011, 07:19 PM

same here. for the last 11yrs i broke the law a lot then lol

bunnn · 11-09-2011, 08:20 PM

Yeah, but it hasn't really stopped anyone. I think this might be more reinforced in downtown area. Anything uptown/remote will not have enough patrols to catch anyone in the act. Funny thing, I haven't ever washed my car at home...maybe my detailers but never myself.

BMWNTHZST · 11-09-2011, 08:55 PM

It's true however it has never stopped me or my neighbours either

At least once a week and for 2 cars.

BMW Fanatic · 11-09-2011, 09:00 PM

Yup believe it or not it's illegal. Same laws are in place over here in Calgary, in the UK however (lived there my whole life up until 2 years ago) it was more because they thought we would run out of water if people continued to water their gardens and wash their cars at home

Gkap · 11-21-2011, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by bunnn

Yeah, but it hasn't really stopped anyone. I think this might be more reinforced in downtown area. Anything uptown/remote will not have enough patrols to catch anyone in the act. Funny thing, I haven't ever washed my car at home...maybe my detailers but never myself.

lazy ass

bunnn · 11-21-2011, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Gkap

lazy ass

It's because I actually drive the car

..something you can finally relate to

Gkap · 11-21-2011, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bunnn

It's because I actually drive the car

..something you can finally relate to

hahahaha true

picus · 11-22-2011, 09:58 PM

If you interpret the clean water act literally it's illegal to water your lawn in Toronto. In fact, it's illegal to water a hanging plant with a glass of water from inside your house.

If it goes into the storm sewer in Toronto it's basically illegal.

bunnn · 11-22-2011, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by picus

If you interpret the clean water act literally it's illegal to water your lawn in Toronto. In fact, it's illegal to water a hanging plant with a glass of water from inside your house.

If it goes into the storm sewer in Toronto it's basically illegal.

Is it really possible to twist it that way, Kevin? What I was told(never read it myself), was that the chemical(soap, etc) used for washing your car cannot be washed into the sewer. If I were to just spray down my car with water, there's nothing they can actually do about it. It'd be stupid..cause, if we interpret it that way, technically I can be in trouble if it rains on my car which happens to be dirty and parked on my driveway.

picus · 11-24-2011, 11:00 AM

The thing is brake dust, oil, undercoating etc are all considered problems, its a very vague set of laws.

If youre using automotive soap and aren't washing during water restrictions I wouldn't worry about it too much. It mostly applies to guys like me

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bunnn Colonel 86 Rep 2,266 Posts Drives: like a grandma Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (12)	Yeah, but it hasn't really stopped anyone. I think this might be more reinforced in downtown area. Anything uptown/remote will not have enough patrols to catch anyone in the act. Funny thing, I haven't ever washed my car at home...maybe my detailers but never myself. __________________ Cheers Ben
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picus Brigadier General 125 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	If you interpret the clean water act literally it's illegal to water your lawn in Toronto. In fact, it's illegal to water a hanging plant with a glass of water from inside your house. If it goes into the storm sewer in Toronto it's basically illegal.
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picus Brigadier General 125 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	The thing is brake dust, oil, undercoating etc are all considered problems, its a very vague set of laws. If youre using automotive soap and aren't washing during water restrictions I wouldn't worry about it too much. It mostly applies to guys like me
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