Ticket amounts are approved by Council to discourage a behaviour, not as an alternative means of payment, especially in the case of parking. You can dispute a ticket if you feel it was issued by the trained Bylaw Enforcement Officer in error. The dispute process is established, fair and even-handed, but tickets are not dismissed for reasons such as:
- you were unaware of the regulation
- no one else you know of has received a ticket for the violation
- you have never received a ticket for this violation before
- hardship (lack of funds).
To dispute a ticket, fill in the adjudication request on the back of the ticket and mail, email or bring it to the Village Office within 14 days of the issue date. Be sure to include your name, phone number, and the reason you are disputing your ticket. If it is beyond 14 days of the issue date, the opportunity to dispute the ticket is lost. If you dispute your ticket and it is upheld (not dismissed), it no longer qualifies for this discount and will have to pay the full amount of the ticket plus an adjudication fee of $25.