How to have a parking ticket adjudicated

Under the Local Government By-law Notice Enforcement Act External website, opens in new tab, the Provincial Attorney General appoints adjudicators to hear from both the disputant and the local government.

The adjudicator reviews the evidence submitted by both parties and makes a decision based on the facts of the case. The adjudicator can only make a determination of whether the offence took place or not.

Adjudication hearings are open to the public and are scheduled by the local government.

The adjudication process can take approximately 1 year to finalize.

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.
• The decision of the adjudicator is final.
• To review the full decision for your hearing, email [email protected].

Important note Once you apply for an adjudication hearing, you can only cancel your application by paying your ticket before the hearing. A paid ticket cannot be taken to adjudication.

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.

Adjudication hearing letters are mailed to the Register Owner of the vehicle as registered with ICBC.

To make changes to your mailing address:

• Update your address with ICBC
  • You must update your address on your vehicle registration.
  • Updating your driver’s license address alone does not update your vehicle registration address.
• Notify by-law department:
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Include confirmation that your address has been updated with ICBC along with your ticket number.