Parking tickets in Cambridge: how to pay, dispute and what they cost
Cambridge handles parking tickets through its own Administrative Penalty System, not the courts. You have 15 days to pay or ask for a screening review, and an unpaid ticket picks up fees after 30 days and can block your plate renewal after 75.
Facts checked October 6, 2026
Ways to pay
| Method | Where or how | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Online [6] | The City’s online payment page | Visa or Mastercard, $1 fee |
| In person at City Hall[1] | 50 Dickson St, first floor; Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Cash, debit, cheque, money order, Visa or Mastercard |
| At a community centre[1] | Allan Reuter, John Dolson or WG Johnson Centre, during opening hours | In person |
| By mail[1] | Municipal By-Law Compliance, 50 Dickson St, Cambridge, ON N1R 8S1 | Cheque with the ticket number on it |
| Night drop box[1] | Dickson St side of City Hall | Cheque or money order only, no cash |
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Search near CambridgeDisputing a ticket
- Ask for a screening review online within 15 days of the ticket. Have the ticket number, issue date and plate ready.[4] Official page
- A Screening Officer handles it by phone or email between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., and can cancel, confirm or reduce the penalty, or give you more time to pay.[1]
- Paying first ends your right to a screening, unless the ticket has an error on its face.[3]
- Missed the deadline? You can ask for an extension of up to 30 days after the due date. Missing a booked screening adds a $25 fee.[3]
- You can appeal a screening decision to an independent Hearing Officer within 30 days. Hearings are virtual and monthly; missing one adds $50, and the decision is final.[5]
- Questions: 519-623-1340 or tickets@cambridge.ca.[1]
What tickets cost
- Overnight in the January–March winter ban: $45. Overnight in a core area: $35.[3]
- During a snow event: $80.[3]
- Over the time limit, or re-parking: $35. Within 1 m of a driveway or 9 m of an intersection: $35.[3]
- Within 3 m of a fire hydrant or in a fire route: $100.[3]
- Accessible space without a permit: $400.[3]
- In a City lot without paying, past the time limit or overnight Monday to Thursday: $35.[3]
Late fees and towing
- Payment is due within 15 days. A ticket left on the car counts as served when it was placed; a mailed one, five days after mailing.[3]
- Not paid within 30 days: a $12 MTO search fee and a $25 late fee are added.[3]
- Still unpaid 75 days after it was due: the City can have your plate renewal denied (plus a $25 fee), add it to your tax bill or send it to collections.[1]
- Cars breaking the traffic and parking by-law can be towed and stored; the owner pays all removal and storage costs.[3]
Common questions
How do I pay a parking ticket in Cambridge?
Online with Visa or Mastercard ($1 fee), in person at City Hall (50 Dickson St) or three community centres, by mail, or with a cheque in the City Hall night drop box. There is no phone payment.
How long do I have to pay a Cambridge parking ticket?
15 days. After 30 days a $12 search fee and a $25 late fee are added, and after 75 days your plate renewal can be denied.
Can I dispute a parking ticket in Cambridge?
Yes. Request a screening review online within 15 days. If you disagree with the result, ask for a hearing within 30 days; the Hearing Officer’s decision is final.
How much is a parking ticket in Cambridge?
Most are $35 to $45. Snow-event parking is $80, a hydrant or fire route $100, and an accessible space without a permit $400.
What happens if I don’t pay?
Fees are added, the City can block your licence plate renewal, and the amount can go on your property tax bill or to collections.
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Sources
- City of Cambridge: Tickets (pay or dispute)
- City of Cambridge: Parking tickets
- City of Cambridge: Administrative penalties by-law 23-050 (PDF)
- City of Cambridge: Request a screening review
- City of Cambridge: Request a hearing
- City of Cambridge: Pay a parking penalty online
Rates and rules change. Check the official page before you park; these were last checked October 6, 2026.
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