Two days after a Star photographer filmed dozens of motorists ignoring the King St. transit pilot rules, Toronto Police have released statistics on the number of tickets and charges laid.

The numbers show that more than 4,600 tickets have been handed out by officers enforcing the pilot rules since the program launched on Nov. 12.

A breakdown of the offenses shows that 3,163 tickets were issued for proceeding contrary to the signage, which instructs drivers to make a right and exit King St.

Another 395 tickets have been issued for simply disobeying signage.

An additional 1,061 tickets have been issued to drivers for other offenses.

Over five 15-minute intervals, a Star photographer filmed five intersections during Tuesday’s morning rush hour, clocking seven to 13 drivers passing through each intersection illegally. While each offence comes with a $110-fine and two demerit points, none of the drivers filmed were seen to be ticketed.

In an email to the Star Tuesday, Const. Clint Stibbe of traffic services said that police have no plans to ramp up enforcement of the pilot. “The pilot is still early. For now, the service will continue to monitor and enforce the rules on King Street at the current levels,” he said.

Stibbe noted that police enforce the pilot rules “when officers are available,” and deployment to the pilot area varies, depending on the number of service calls police receive. He said most drivers do obey the rules.

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