A Brampton parking ticket is a Penalty Notice under the City’s Administrative Penalty System (APS), and you have 15 days from the date on it to either pay or ask for a review. Pay online, by phone, by mail or in person, or dispute it online with a written screening review; miss the window and the City adds a $30 late fee.
Below: every payment option and its fee, the dispute steps from screening to hearing, what happens if you ignore the notice, and how to ask for a break if you can’t afford it. For the parking rules themselves, start with our guide to Brampton’s parking rules and fines.
At a glance
- What you got: a Penalty Notice, the City’s version of a ticket, issued by a Municipal By-law Enforcement Officer
- Deadline to pay or dispute: 15 days from the date on the notice
- Pay online: Visa, Mastercard or American Express, plus a $1.50 processing fee per notice (plus tax)
- Pay by phone: 905.874.2404, plus a $2.50 fee per notice (plus tax)
- Dispute: online screening review at brampton.ca/disputethepenaltynotice
- Late payment fee: $30
- Missed screening or hearing: $60 or $100, and the penalty stands
- Unpaid parking penalties: sent to the Ministry of Transportation, which blocks your plate renewal
- Questions: APS office, 905.450.4770, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Table of Contents
How does a Brampton parking ticket work?
A Brampton parking ticket goes through the City’s Administrative Penalty System, not the provincial courts. Council adopted APS in February 2013 and began phasing it in on June 2, 2014, under the Municipal Act, 2001, the City’s APS FAQ says.
That changes three things for you:
- It is a penalty, not a fine. The City calls the ticket a Penalty Notice, and you pay a penalty rather than a court fine.
- The City handles disputes. Screening and Hearing Review Officers can cancel, change or confirm the penalty, so disputes don’t go to a courtroom.
- It moves fast. The City says APS matters resolve in weeks rather than months.
The same system covers other by-law notices too, including property standards, animal services and licensing. Officers attach parking notices to the vehicle or hand them to the driver, and some arrive by mail.
Speed camera and red light camera tickets are separate. See our guides to Brampton red light camera tickets and speed camera tickets for those.
How to pay a Brampton parking ticket
You can pay a Brampton parking ticket four ways, and the City says payment is due within 15 days of the date on the Penalty Notice. Online and phone payments carry a small processing fee; in-person and mail payments don’t list one. Find the notice number at the top of the ticket.
| Method | Where | Accepted | Extra fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | City’s APS payment page | Visa, Mastercard, American Express | $1.50 per notice, plus tax |
| Phone | 905.874.2404 (automated touch-tone) | Not listed | $2.50 per notice, plus tax |
| City of Brampton, P.O. Box 93, Brampton, ON L6V 2K7 | Cheque or money order to “City of Brampton” | None listed | |
| In person | Service Brampton counters, or 5 Ray Lawson Blvd. | Cash, cheque, debit, credit | None listed |
Paying online
Online payment takes City of Brampton notice numbers that start with A, B, C, P, Z or F. After the card goes through, the City shows a confirmation with a receipt number. Print or screenshot it.
Two things trip people up online, according to the City’s FAQ:
- “Ticket not found”: handwritten tickets can take 5 to 7 business days to appear in the system. If it still won’t load after that, check the number or call 311.
- “Unable to accept payment”: the ticket may be 75 days old or more. Those must be paid through ServiceOntario.
The City does not let you search for a ticket by licence plate online, for privacy reasons. If you lost the notice, call 311 (or 905.874.2000 from outside Brampton).
Paying by mail or in person
By mail, write the Penalty Notice number on the front of your cheque or money order. The City does not accept cash by mail or post-dated cheques, and it charges an administrative fee for a dishonoured cheque or card. Leave enough mailing time to beat the 15-day deadline.
In person, the Provincial Offences Office is at 5 Ray Lawson Blvd., at the southwest corner of Hurontario Street and Ray Lawson Boulevard, open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except holidays. Service Brampton locations also take payment; check their hours on the City’s contact page before you go.
Anyone can pay a ticket for you if they have the notice number and the licence plate.
Also read: Brampton parking consideration: how to get permission to park
How to dispute a Brampton parking ticket
To dispute a Brampton parking ticket, file an online screening review within 15 days of the date on the Penalty Notice at the City’s Dispute the Penalty Notice page. A Screening Officer reads your reasons and emails you a decision. You cannot request a screening by mail.
Step 1: Gather what you need
- The Penalty Notice number
- The registered owner’s information for the vehicle
- Your reasons, in writing
- Supporting documents: photos of the spot and signs, a receipt, a parking consideration number, or anything else that backs up your case
Step 2: Write your screening request
The City’s form asks you to explain:
- Why the notice should be cancelled or changed
- Why any fees should be cancelled or changed
- Why you need more time to pay, if you do
Stick to facts the officer can check. Every piece of evidence you want considered later has to go in now, because a hearing only looks at what you submitted at screening.
Step 3: Watch your email
If the Screening Officer sends a Request for Information, you have 10 business days to reply. The City says no extensions are given, and the officer will decide on what they already have.
For parking disputes, the City charges a $15 fee to look up the registered owner with the Ministry of Transportation. The City says no administrative fees apply if your penalty is cancelled.
In-person screening
In-person screenings are only for people who need an accommodation. Book one through 311 or 905.874.2000. They run on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 5 Ray Lawson Blvd. Bring the Penalty Notice and the registered owner’s information.
Missed the 15 days?
You can ask for an extension within 30 days of the notice date. Your online request must explain the delay, and the City says approval is up to the officer. After that, the online dispute form won’t accept your notice and the City’s FAQ says you should pay it instead.
What happens at a Brampton APS hearing?
A hearing is your second and last chance, and it reviews the Screening Officer’s decision rather than the original ticket. Request one within 15 days of getting the screening decision, using the “Request a Hearing Review” link on the dispute page, by emailing the hearing review form to APSadmin@brampton.ca, or in person at 5 Ray Lawson Blvd.
- Late requests: allowed up to 30 days after the screening decision, with a reason. After 30 days, the City says you have waived your right to a hearing.
- Format: virtual on Microsoft Teams, or in person on Thursdays and Fridays at 5 Ray Lawson Blvd.
- Evidence: only what you submitted at screening.
- Result: the Hearing Officer’s decision is final and binding. There is no further review.
Someone else can attend for you, such as a paralegal or a relative with your written permission.
Brampton APS fees and deadlines
Brampton parking penalties grow if you miss a deadline. These fees come from the City’s APS FAQ and payment page:
| Situation | Fee or deadline |
|---|---|
| Pay or dispute | 15 days from the notice date |
| Late screening request | Up to 30 days, with a reason; not guaranteed |
| Reply to a Request for Information | 10 business days |
| Request a hearing | 15 days from the screening decision (30 with a reason) |
| Reschedule a screening or hearing | At least 3 business days ahead, once only |
| Late payment | $30 |
| Missed screening appointment | $60, and the penalty is confirmed |
| Missed hearing | $100, and the penalty is confirmed |
| Owner lookup for a parking dispute | $15, waived if the penalty is cancelled |
| Online payment | $1.50 per notice, plus tax |
| Phone payment | $2.50 per notice, plus tax |
| Outstanding 75 days or more | Pay through ServiceOntario |
A worked example
Say you get a Penalty Notice with a $100 penalty (an example amount; check yours on the notice). Pay online inside 15 days and you pay $100 plus the $1.50 processing fee and tax. Wait past the due date and the $30 late fee makes it $130 before the online fee. Book an in-person screening, then miss it, and the $60 missed-appointment fee is added and you lose the right to dispute.
What happens if you ignore a Brampton parking ticket?
If you ignore a Brampton parking ticket, the City adds administrative fees and then sends the unpaid penalty to Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation. The ministry then refuses to renew your licence plate or issue you new plates until it’s paid.
Once a penalty reaches plate denial:
- You can no longer dispute it
- You must pay at ServiceOntario before you can renew your plate
- The City can’t take your payment or set up a payment plan
Non-parking APS penalties, such as property standards notices, go to a collections agency instead.
If you paid and still got a notice saying you owe money, the City says your payment may have crossed in the mail. Call 311 or 905.874.2000 to check.
Can’t afford to pay? Ask for undue hardship
Brampton’s APS lets you ask an officer to reduce a penalty or give you more time because of undue financial hardship. Use the regular dispute process: in your screening request, explain your situation in writing and attach proof. The City suggests your full-year CRA Notice of Assessment, proof of income supports or support orders.
You have to claim hardship to have it considered. Officers won’t apply it on their own.
Common cases: permits, considerations and someone else’s car
You had a parking consideration
A parking consideration lets you park on a City street overnight or past 3 hours on approved days. The City says a ticket for one of the covered offences can only be cancelled with a valid consideration number, so include it in your screening request. Our step-by-step parking consideration guide explains which offences it covers.
You hold an Accessible Parking Permit
Some parking penalties can be cancelled with a valid Accessible Parking Permit. Send a copy of the permit. If the vehicle isn’t registered to the permit holder, the City also wants a signed original letter from the holder. If that doesn’t apply, you can still dispute through screening and a hearing.
The ticket is on a car you don’t own
The registered owner, or the person named on the notice, can request a review. Anyone can pay.
Winter tickets
Parking that gets in the way of snow clearing is a separate offence, and a parking consideration does not protect you from it. With winter close, our Brampton snow clearing guide covers the street and sidewalk rules.
What this means for you
Read the date on your Brampton parking ticket today and count 15 days. If the ticket is fair, pay it online before then and keep the receipt number; the $1.50 fee is cheaper than the $30 late fee. If you think it’s wrong, photograph the spot and signs now, while they’re the same, and file your screening online with everything at once.
Don’t book an in-person appointment you might miss. A missed screening costs $60, a missed hearing $100, and either one ends your dispute.
If you have questions about a ticket, call the APS office at 905.450.4770 (TTY 905.874.2130) or email APSadmin@brampton.ca. To report a parking problem on your street, our guide to Brampton 311 shows how.
Also read: Brampton Transit fares and passes, if you’d rather leave the car at home.
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to pay a Brampton parking ticket?
The City says a Penalty Notice must be paid within 15 days of the date it was issued. The same 15 days apply if you want to dispute it. A $30 late payment fee applies after that.
How do I pay a Brampton parking ticket online?
Use the City’s APS payment page with Visa, Mastercard or American Express. You’ll need the notice number from the top of the ticket. The City adds a $1.50 processing fee per notice, plus tax.
Can I look up my Brampton parking ticket by licence plate?
Not online. The City says plate searches aren’t offered for privacy reasons. Call 311, or 905.874.2000 from outside Brampton, for help finding a ticket.
How do I fight a parking ticket in Brampton?
Request an online screening review at brampton.ca/disputethepenaltynotice within 15 days. Explain why it should be cancelled and attach your evidence. If you disagree with the decision, you can ask for a hearing within 15 days.
Where is Brampton’s APS office?
The Administrative Penalty System office is at 5 Ray Lawson Blvd., Brampton, L6Y 5L7, at the southwest corner of Hurontario Street and Ray Lawson Boulevard. It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except holidays. Call 905.450.4770.
What happens if I don’t pay a parking ticket in Brampton?
Fees are added, and the penalty goes to the Ministry of Transportation, which denies your plate renewal. You then have to pay at ServiceOntario, and you can no longer dispute it.
Why is my online total higher than the ticket?
Late or administrative fees may have been added, and online payments include a $1.50 processing fee per ticket.
Can someone else go to my hearing?
Yes. A representative such as a paralegal, or a relative with your written permission, can attend for you.
Related on Brampton Brief
- Brampton parking rules: 3-hour limit, overnight and fines
- Brampton parking consideration: how to get permission to park
- Brampton red light cameras: locations, fine and how to pay
This is general information, not legal advice. Fees and deadlines can change; confirm with the City of Brampton before you rely on a figure.
Sources: City of Brampton, APS FAQs; Dispute the Penalty Notice; APS Payment; About the Administrative Penalty System; By-law fines increase.
How we reported this: Brampton Brief checked every date, fee and rule in this article against the City of Brampton’s Administrative Penalty System pages (FAQs, payment, dispute and About APS) on October 26, 2026. We’ll update it if the City changes anything. Spot an error? Email hello@bramptonbrief.com with “Correction” in the subject.