Parking tickets (Penalty Notices) in the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury are now processed using the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS). This process does not involve the court system and is more efficient in responding to hearing requests.
Pay or Dispute a Parking Ticket
Notices paid within 15 days of the issue date will receive an early payment discount. Tickets may be disputed through a screening review process within 30 days of issuance.
What to do when you are Issued a Penalty Notice
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Pay your penalty notice within 30 days or within 15 days and receive an early payment discount |
Payment Options
Town of BWG Administration Office: 100 Dissette St., Units 7&8 61 Holland St. E.
Town of BWG Parking Administration 100 Dissette St., Units 7&8, P.O. Box 100 Bradford, ON L3Z 2A7 |
Dispute your penalty notice by requesting a Screening Review within 30 days of issue date |
If you are disputing a penalty notice, you must request a Screening Review within 30 days of the issue date. Visit our online Parking Portal and select "Appeal Ticket." Complete the brief questionnaire to begin the process. Screening Reviews are conducted through online/virtual correspondence. Should you require an in-person screening or other accommodations, please contact AMPS@townofbwg.com. Please Note: If you have requested a telephone or in-person Screening Review and you or your authorized agent do not attend your confirmed appointment, a $25.00 Non-Appearance Fee will be added to your total amount payable. |
Request an agent or extension |
If you are not the registered owner of the subject vehicle, you are required to complete the Authorization to Act as Agent form in order to dispute the Penalty Notice. |
Why you Should Act Now
Taking early action with your Penalty Notice helps avoid additional administrative fees being added to your total amount payable. If you pay the Penalty Notice within 15 days, you can receive an early payment discount. You also have the option to dispute your ticket by requesting a Screening Review within 30 days.
If you don't act within...
15 Days |
You are no longer eligible for the early payment fine discount, and owe the Set Fine as stated on your notice slip. |
30 days |
An additional $10.00 MTO Search Fee will be added to the set fine for the Town to request the vehicle’s registered owner’s information and send you a Reminder Notice. |
60 days |
An additional $25.00 Late Fee will be added to your total and the Town will issue you a Final Notice. |
75 days |
An additional $25.00 Plate Denial Fee will be added to your total and the ticket information will be forwarded to the Ministry of Transportation (MTO). They will require you to pay the set fine as well as any administrative fees you have incurred before you can have your Ontario Vehicle Permit or license plate sticker renewed.
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Understanding the fees |
Pursuant to By-Law 2022-71 as amended, the following fees are applied to Administrative Monetary Penalties:
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Screening Reviews
Screening Reviews are conducted by a screening officer. If you choose to dispute your penalty notice you must request a review within 30 days of the issue date.
If you have not requested a Screening Review within 30 days of your notice issue date and also have not paid the fine, a $10.00 MTO Search Fee may be added to your total owing. You may also request an extension within 30 days, if extenuating circumstances exist, but the extension cannot exceed a 60 day period.
Please Note: If you are in financial hardship and require time to pay, please bring financial documents to support your claim. Please review the Undue Hardship Policy. We also do not provide language interpreters. If you require the use of an interpreter for your Screening, it is your responsibility to provide one.
Submitting a request for a Screening Review |
Screening reviews are conducted online but can be completed by telephone or in-person, upon request. You have the option to request an online or in-person Screening Review.
Town of BWG Administration Office: 100 Dissette St., Units 7&8 905 775 5366 |
Preparing for your Screening Review |
Online Screening Reviews will be resolved within 7 days. If you are note the registered owner of the vehicle, you must complete the Authorization to Act as Agent form in order to act on the owner’s behalf. Please include copies of any documents that may assist as evidence, including:
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Screening Review procedure |
The screening officer will review and consider any documents you submit before making a decision. During the Screening Review, the officer may:
Please Note: If you fail to appear on the date and time of your Screening Review you will be charged a Non-Appearance Fee of $25.00. |
Screening Decision and payment |
The Screening Decision will be provided by email, following the Screening Review. If you fail to pay the amount outlined in the Screening Decision within 15 days of the due date, the Penalty Notice will revert back to the set fine amount and continue through the process. If you are not satisfied with the Screening Decision, you can request a Hearing Review within 30 days. |
Hearing Reviews
You may appeal the decision of a screening officer by requesting a Hearing Review within 30 days of receiving the Screening Decision. In extenuating circumstances, you may request an extension within 31 to 60 days.Please Note: If you are in financial hardship and require time to pay, please bring financial documents to support your claim. These documents may be kept by the hearing officer and will form part of the Penalty Notice record. Please review the Undue Hardship Policy. We also do not provide language interpreters. If you require the use of an interpreter for your Hearing, it is your you responsibility to provide one.
Submitting a request for a Hearing Review |
All Hearing Reviews are held virtually. Please complete a Hearing Review Request form and submit by email or in-person.
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Preparing for your Hearing Review |
After you submit a Hearing Review Request form, the Town will notify you of the date and time of your Hearing Review. If you plan on attending the Hearing Review but are not the registered owner of the vehicle, you must complete the Authorization to Act as Agent form in order to act on the owner’s behalf. You may also bring a witness to the Hearing Review. The Town is not required to have parking officers present at Hearing Reviews and may rely on certified evidence as set out in the Administrative Monetary Penalty System By-law. Please bring copies of any documents that may assist as evidence, including:
If you wish to receive the Town's documents (officer's notes/photos) related to your Penalty Notice, please complete a Request for Disclosure form at least 14 days before your scheduled Hearing Review. |
Hearing Review procedure |
Unless otherwise requested on the Hearing Review Request form, Hearing Reviews take place virtually. Staff will provide meeting links once the Hearing is scheduled.
Please Note: If you fail to appear on the date and time of your Hearing Review you will be charged a Non-Appearance Fee of $50.00. |
Rescheduling or cancelling a Hearing Review |
You can request to reschedule a Hearing by providing written notice to AMPS@townofbwg.com or in-person no later than three business days before your scheduled Hearing. Town of BWG Parking Administration 100 Dissette St., Units 7&8, P.O. Box 100 Bradford, ON L3Z 2A7 |
Hearing Decision and payment |
The decision of the Hearing Officer is final and no further appeal options are available once the officer has made their decision. The Hearing Officer is also not bound by the decision of the Screening Officer. If you fail to pay the amount outlined in the Hearing Decision within 15 days of the due date, your Penalty Notice will continue through the process which could be subject to additional fees. |
Forms, Policies and Related Information
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Administrative Monetary Penalty By-law |
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