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Parking tickets in London, Ontario: how to pay, dispute and what they cost

A London, Ontario parking ticket is due 15 days after it is served, and the same deadline applies to asking for a screening review. The City handles tickets through its Administrative Monetary Penalty System, not the courts. Most fines are $35 to $110; accessible-space tickets are $385.
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Facts checked October 30, 2026

Ways to pay

Online [2]City of London parking ticket payment portalSearch with the penalty notice number and your plate or VINBoth fields are required.
In person[1]Parking Services Office, 824 Dundas Street; 8:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m.Payments can also go in the drop box on the east side of the front main entrance
By mail[1]The Corporation of the City of London, Parking Services, PO Box 5400, London, ON N6A 4L6Cheque or money order payable to the City Treasurer; do not send cashIt must reach the City by the 15-day deadline, so mail it early.

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Disputing a ticket

  • You have 15 days to pay or request a screening. If you do neither, the ticket is affirmed and fees are added.[1]
  • Request a screening review on or before the due date: fill in the Request for Screening form and email it, with a copy of your vehicle ownership and photo ID, to screeningrequest@london.ca.[1] Official page
  • Tickets are issued against the plate, so only the registered owner can dispute. If you are not the owner, the owner must sign the City’s third-party authorization form.[1]
  • Screenings and hearings are held by phone, Zoom or email correspondence, and requesting one is free. The AMP page notes that in-person sessions aren’t currently held. Appointments can’t be rescheduled once booked.[2]
  • Missed the deadline? You can ask for an extension of the screening deadline, no later than 45 days after the penalty notice date. The City grants extensions only for extenuating circumstances.[3]
  • Disagree with the screening decision? Ask for a hearing with a hearing officer within 30 days of the decision, using the Hearing Request Form from your screening officer. An extension request is allowed up to 45 days after the decision.[2]
  • Once a penalty notice is paid, it can’t be reviewed.[3]

Fines (Schedule A-2)

  • Metered zone without paying: $35. Over the posted time limit or beyond the time paid for: $40.[3]
  • Parked between the sidewalk and the roadway, or angle parked outside the markings: $45. Without a Residential Parking Pass displayed: $45.[3]
  • Prohibited hours, 3:00–5:00 a.m.; a signed prohibited area; wrong way; in a loading zone or taxi stand: $50.[3]
  • On a boulevard, in front of a driveway or lane, within an intersection, or unlicensed vehicle on a street: $65. Private lot without authorization: $65.[3]
  • Stopped in a traffic lane, on a sidewalk, in a bus stop or on a rush hour route: $70.[3]
  • Within 2 m of a fire hydrant, in a fire route or in a paratransit stop: $110.[3]
  • In an accessible space, on or off the street: $385.[3]
  • The by-law lets officers double the fine for repeat offences.[3]

Late fees, towing and plate denial

  • A ticket unpaid on its due date gets a $25 late payment fee on top of the penalty.[3]
  • Other fees: MTO fee $10, plate denial request fee $20, screening no-show $50, hearing no-show $100, plus HST where applicable.[3]
  • Unpaid amounts can lead the City to notify the Registrar of Motor Vehicles, which results in plate denial.[3]
  • A bounced cheque or declined card payment adds an NSF fee.[3]
  • A vehicle parked against the by-law can be moved, stored or placed elsewhere on an officer’s order. The towing and storage costs become a lien on the vehicle.[4]
  • Parking Services: 519-661-4537, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m., ParkingEnforcement@london.ca.[1]

Common questions

How do I pay a parking ticket in London, Ontario?
Online through the City of London’s ticket payment portal (you need the penalty notice number and your plate or VIN), by cheque or money order mailed to Parking Services, PO Box 5400, London, ON N6A 4L6, or in person at 824 Dundas Street. Phone payment isn’t listed as an option.
How long do I have to pay a London, Ontario parking ticket?
London gives you 15 days from when the ticket is served. After that the ticket is affirmed, a $25 late payment fee is added, and unpaid tickets can lead to plate denial.
How much is a parking ticket in London, Ontario?
Most London, Ontario parking tickets are $35 to $110. A meter without payment is $35, an overtime ticket $40, a prohibited-hours ticket $50, a driveway or boulevard $65, within 2 m of a hydrant or in a fire route $110, and an accessible space $385.
How do I dispute a parking ticket in London, Ontario?
Email the Request for Screening form, with your ownership and photo ID, to screeningrequest@london.ca on or before the due date. If you still disagree after the screening, ask for a hearing within 30 days. Requesting either is free.
Can London, Ontario plate denial happen over a parking ticket?
Yes. In London, if a penalty and its fees stay unpaid, the City can notify the Registrar of Motor Vehicles, which results in plate denial, and a $20 plate denial request fee is added.

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Sources

  1. City of London: Parking (paying and disputing a parking ticket)
  2. City of London: Penalty Notices (AMP)
  3. City of London: Administrative Monetary Penalty System By-law A-54
  4. City of London: Traffic and Parking By-law PS-114

Rates and rules change. Check the official page before you park; these were last checked October 30, 2026.

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