Some people in Toronto got an ugly fine in order to take in one of the most breathtaking views in the city.
A video is making the rounds on TikTok and shows a Toronto police officer at Scarborough Bluffs Park letting a group of individuals, who are allegedly tourists, know that they are trespassing and as a result, will be getting a fine.
The video was posted on July 5 and the footage was viewed over a million times as of Wednesday afternoon.
The tickets issued came in at a major price tag of $5,000.
The police officer in the video is heard telling park visitors that they are in violation of park rules and told them they can either get arrested or take a hefty fine.
The officer continues to ask for everyone’s ID, and then a group is seen approaching him and saying they didn’t know about the rules.
He quickly pointed to all the “danger” and “stay out” signs around them.
Now Toronto reached out to Toronto Police Services (TPS) who said officers often patrol and enforce by-laws at the famous park for the “public’s safety and the safety of first responders” who might otherwise be dispatched during rescues.
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“Think about how much it costs us to rescue them after sliding down the bluff. Not to mention the danger to responders,” one TikTok user wrote.
Others however, said that despite the dangers, the issued fines were “ridiculous” and too expensive.
When asked how these fines get settled when handed out to tourists who are visiting for a few days, police said the fine still applies outside of the country.
“Some States/Provinces/Territories have reciprocal agreements. For example, if you get a speeding ticket in Ontario and return to New York, New York would treat you the same as if you did not pay your ticket here which may include not renewing your licence,” the force said in an email statement.
