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11-09-2011, 06:45 PM | #1 |
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washing you car is illegal in Toronto???
not sure if this is a repost, but i never knew Toronto had this law since 2000
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11-09-2011, 06:47 PM | #2 |
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As far as I know Cali has a similar law.
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11-09-2011, 08:20 PM | #5 |
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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.
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11-09-2011, 08:55 PM | #6 |
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It's true however it has never stopped me or my neighbours either
At least once a week and for 2 cars.
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11-09-2011, 09:00 PM | #7 |
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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
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11-22-2011, 09:58 PM | #11 |
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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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11-22-2011, 10:47 PM | #12 |
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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.
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11-24-2011, 11:00 AM | #13 |
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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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