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Parking tickets (Penalty Notices) in the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury are now processed using the Administrative Penalty System (APS). This process does not involve the court system and is more efficient in responding to hearing requests.
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.
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Town of BWG Administration Office:
100 Dissette St., Units 7&8
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.
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.
If there are extenuating circumstances making it challenging to pay or dispute your ticket on time, you may be eligible for an extension. Please complete the Request for Time Extension form.
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 Penalty Notice.
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 licence plate renewed.
Understanding the fees
Pursuant to By-law 2022-71 as amended, the following fees are applied to Administrative Penalties:
15 Days
You are no longer eligible for the early payment fine discount, and owe the Set Fine as stated on your Penalty Notice.
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. An additional $25.00 Late Fee will be added to your total.
60 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 licence plate renewed.
Understanding the Fees
Pursuant to By-law 2026-047 as amended, the following fees are applied to Administrative Monetary Penalties:
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 and a $25.00 late 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. 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
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:
The screening officer will review and consider any documents you submit before making a decision. During the Screening Review, the officer may:
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.
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. 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.
Town of BWG Administration Office:
100 Dissette St., Units 7&8
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 scroll down to "Forms, Policies and Related Information" and click on "APS - Administrative Penalty System - Request for Disclosure". Please note requests must be made at least 14 days before your scheduled Hearing Review.
Unless otherwise requested on the Hearing Review Request form, Hearing Reviews take place virtually. Staff will provide meeting links once the Hearing is scheduled.
On your scheduled Hearing day:
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 $60.00.
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.
To provide notice in-person, please visit:
Town of BWG Parking Administration
100 Dissette St., Units 7&8, P.O. Box 100
Bradford, ON L3Z 2A7
Please Note: a Hearing Review will not be rescheduled more than once. If you change your mind and decide to pay the Penalty Notice up to the day prior to the hearing, please email AMPS@townofbwg.com so that your Hearing can be cancelled with your Penalty Notice number, name, and address.
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.
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