Because You Asked: Parking Penalties

In September 2024, the Town introduced a new parking penalty system with a goal of

improving safety around schools and discouraging illegal parking. The new

Administrative Penalty System (APS) is a faster and more flexible way of issuing,

disputing and collecting parking penalties. The new system is managed by the Town,

replacing the previous court system. This change reduces the wait time to appeal a

ticket from several months/years to a few weeks. The goal is to create a simple,

accessible, fair, and cost-effective system for dealing with violations. Parking penalty

notices may be placed on the vehicle, delivered by hand, or sent by mail, similar to how

automated speed enforcement notices are mailed. The Town is also using licence plate

recognition technology for school zone enforcement, which frees up officers to enforce

parking at multiple schools. APS includes escalating parking penalties to discourage

repeat offenses. Many Ontario municipalities use APS.