Bylaw Tickets


Payment Options

When you receive a City of Richmond Bylaw Violation Notice or Municipal Ticket you have two options:

  1. Paying the ticket, or
  2. Disputing the Ticket through Adjudication

Failure to pay or submit Request for Adjudication within 28 days of the date of issue will result in increased penalties.

Overdue penalties and fees may be referred to our Collection Agent.

Two Ways to Pay a Bylaw Ticket or Other Fines

  1. Through the website, click on the link below and follow the prompts.

    Pay Ticket Online

  2. By mail to:
    Richmond City Hall
    6911 No. 3 Road
    Richmond, BC V6Y 2C1.

Cheques are payable to the City of Richmond.

Please enclose either the actual ticket, or write the ticket number on the cheque before it is mailed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a ticket be mailed to me?

Yes, the Officer has the right to either place the ticket on the violating vehicle or mail it to the registered owner.

Can I discuss the ticket with the City?

Yes. The intent of discussing the ticket with the Screening Officer is to clarify the violation particulars or to register for dispute for Adjudication. To discuss the issuance of a ticket with the City call (604) 276-4345 and follow the menu prompts.

What happens if I ignore the ticket?

Unpaid parking tickets are forwarded to a collection agency. Also, if your vehicle is found parked unlawfully, it may be towed.

Do I receive points on my licence for a parking ticket?

No, points are not applied for Municipal parking tickets.

Who is responsible for the ticket, especially if I was not driving my vehicle at the time?

The registered owner is responsible for his/her vehicle at all times. Therefore, the registered owner is responsible for the ticket, regardless of who was operating the vehicle at the time of the offence.

What is the difference between "no stopping" and "no parking"?

No stopping means motorists cannot stop in that zone, whether the vehicle is occupied or not. This means the wheels on the vehicle cannot stop while in this zone, unless to move out of the way of an emergency vehicle.

No parking means motorists are only allowed to stop or stand the vehicle in a zone indicated as No Parking for the purpose of and while actively engaged in loading or unloading of property, goods, or the discharging or taking on of passengers for up to 5 minutes.

What happens if I didn't see the sign, or there was no posted sign?

Signs are placed in high-traffic areas or where exceptions to parking regulations apply. The On-Street and Off-Street Parking Bylaws govern where motorists can and cannot stop or park. View the bylaws below or at Richmond City Hall:
Parking (Off-street) Regulation - Bylaw 7403
Traffic Control and Regulation Bylaw 5870

If you have questions regarding why a sign is posted in a particular location, contact the City Transportation Department at 604-204-8707.