Paying a ticket | Disputing a ticket | Listing of fines and points | Red light camera tickets
Part 1 - Disputing a ticket | Part 2 - After your dispute is filed
You have up to 30 days from the date of service-the date you received the ticket in person-to file for a dispute on your violation ticket. You can dispute your violation ticket in person or by mail.
This dispute process is separate from ICBC. It is done through the B.C. Ministry of the Attorney General. Your dispute is registered with the B.C. court system. You should be prepared to present your case in court.
| NOTE: This information applies to provincial violation tickets only, issued under the B.C. Offence Act. It does not apply to municipal, private parking or other kinds of tickets. |
If you do not agree that you committed the offence, then you need to dispute the allegation.
If, however, you agree that you committed the offence but wish to dispute the amount of the fine, then you are disputing the fine.
You, or someone acting on your behalf, can register a dispute in person by going to an ICBC driver licensing office or Provincial Court Registry.
Please bring a copy of the ticket with you. You don't need to attach a letter (as you do when disputing by mail).
To register a dispute by mail, send a copy of the front of your ticket, together with a cover letter to:
Ticket Dispute Processing
Bag #3510
Victoria, BC V8W 3P7
Your cover letter will serve as a Notice of Dispute. The letter must clearly state all of the following:
Your dispute must be post-marked within 30 calendar days from the date it was served to you.
NOTE: Do not include court evidence, such as videos or pictures, with your mailed Notice of Dispute.
You have 45 days from the date the ticket is completed to dispute your red light camera ticket.
You have 30 days from the date of service to dispute your red light camera ticket.
Go to Part 2 - After your dispute is filed
