How to have a parking ticket adjudicated

How the adjudication process works

The adjudication process can take approximately 1 year to finalize.

Once you apply for an adjudication hearing, you can only cancel your application by paying your ticket at any point before the hearing. 

Keep in mind:

• An adjudicator cannot reduce the ticket amount
• The issuing bylaw officer does not need to attend the hearing
• A $25 fee is charged in addition to your ticket if the ticket is upheld
• You must submit a separate application for each ticket you choose to dispute

Important note A paid ticket cannot be taken to adjudication.

Steps in the adjudication process

1. Apply for a hearing
   • Complete the online application within 14 days from when your ticket was issued.
2. Talk to a screening officer
   • A screening officer will contact you to discuss your application.
     • If your ticket is cancelled, the process ends here.
3. Attend a hearing
   • An adjudicator will make a decision based on the facts of your case.
     • If your ticket is cancelled, the process ends here.
4. Pay an upheld ticket
   • Pay the full non-discounted ticket plus a $25 fee.
     • If you pay, the process ends here.
5. Unpaid ticket goes to a collection agency
   • You will owe the ticket value, plus 50%, plus $25 fee.