Parking tickets in Victoria, BC: how to pay, dispute and what they cost
Most Victoria meter, zone and curb tickets are $30 or $40 if paid within 14 days of the notice, and $60 or $80 from day 15. You can pay online by ticket number or plate, at City Hall or by mail. To dispute one, ask Parking Services for a review before you pay, because paid tickets are not reversed.
Facts checked October 30, 2026
Ways to pay
| Method | Where or how | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Online [3] | City of Victoria online payment system | Credit cardSearch by ticket number or licence plate. A ticket that has been paid cannot be reviewed or sent to adjudication. |
| In person[1] | Public Service Centre, Victoria City Hall, corner of Douglas Street and Pandora Avenue; weekdays 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Cash, cheque, debit or credit card |
| By mail[1] | City of Victoria, 1 Centennial Square, Victoria BC V8W 1P6 | Cheque or money order payable to the City of Victoria; no cash |
| After-hours deposit box[1] | Pandora Avenue entrance to City Hall | Cheque or money order |
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Disputing a ticket
- If you think a ticket was issued in error, ask for a review: fill out the online Parking Ticket Review Form, email parkingservices@victoria.ca with a copy of the ticket, your name and contact details and your reason, or fill out a form at the Public Service Centre on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.[1] Official page
- The form’s reasons include paying for the wrong spot or paying and still getting a ticket (proof of payment required), and residential parking as a visitor, contractor or resident (proof of residency required). You can attach up to 4 files.[4]
- Reviews can’t be made by phone, and paid tickets are not reversed. The City’s page gives no deadline for asking and doesn’t say whether a review pauses the 14-day price change, so ask Parking Services (250.361.0260) before the 14 days pass.[1]
- If you disagree with the result, ask for adjudication by contacting Parking Services. The hearing is at City Hall with a City representative and an independent adjudicator assigned by the Province of B.C., open to the public and about 15 to 30 minutes.[1]
- You can give evidence in person, by phone at a phone hearing, or through someone else. You get at least 14 calendar days’ notice, and you can request the City’s evidence package by email beforehand.[1]
- The adjudicator can’t lower the amount and only decides whether the violation happened as reported; personal circumstances aren’t considered. If the ticket is upheld, a $25 fee is added to the full price. If you can’t be reached or don’t attend, the ticket is deemed valid.[1]
Fines (Streets and Traffic Bylaw)
- Parking meter zone, limited-time zone, loading zones, taxi stand or passenger zone, angle parking or curb parking more than 30 cm out, sleeping overnight in a vehicle on a street: $30 within 14 days, $60 after.[2]
- In front of a driveway or within 1.5 m of one, within 5 m of a fire hydrant, on a crosswalk or within 6 m of one, or on a highway over 72 consecutive hours: $30 within 14 days, $60 after.[2]
- No parking zone, no stopping zone, residential parking zones, safety zone, in an intersection, yellow curb, or on a sidewalk or boulevard: $40 within 14 days, $80 after.[2]
- Truck loading zone or transit zone: $50 within 14 days, $80 after.[2]
- Accessible parking and loading zones for people with disabilities: $75 within 14 days, $150 after.[2]
- Putting an object other than lawful coins into a parking meter or pay station: $175 within 14 days, $350 after.[2]
Unpaid tickets, collections and towing
- The City sends reminder letters at 45 and 60 days if a fine is unpaid. After six months, unpaid fines go to ARO, a Canadian collection agency, which may contact you by text, phone or letter.[1]
- Tickets with a “P” prefix issued before February 20, 2026 can no longer be paid online. Pay those by calling ARO Inc. at 250-869-3941 or toll free at 866-563-7673.[3]
- Scam warning: if you get a text or notice about a parking fine and aren’t sure it’s from the City, contact Parking Services at 250.361.0260 or parkingservices@victoria.ca before paying anything.[1]
- A ticketed vehicle can be towed for its ticket history, for parking on a tow route or where a permit is required, or as a safety issue, such as next to a hydrant or blocking a driveway or intersection.[1]
- Claim a towed vehicle at Always Towing, 647B Dupplin Road. Call 250.381.0110 to confirm the City towed it.[1]
- If the City towed it for outstanding tickets, you pay a $200 administration fee before release, plus towing and storage fees.[1]
Common questions
How do I pay a parking ticket in Victoria?
Online by credit card using the City of Victoria’s payment system (search by ticket number or licence plate), in person at the Public Service Centre at Victoria City Hall, by cheque or money order to 1 Centennial Square, or in the Pandora Avenue after-hours box.
How much is a parking ticket in Victoria, BC?
Victoria’s Streets and Traffic Bylaw sets most meter, zone and curb offences at $30 to $40 if paid within 14 days of the notice and $60 to $80 after that. Accessible-zone offences are $75, then $150.
How do I dispute a parking ticket in Victoria?
Ask Parking Services for a review using the online form, by email to parkingservices@victoria.ca, or in person at City Hall. Reviews aren’t taken by phone and paid tickets aren’t reversed. If you disagree with the result you can request adjudication.
What happens at a Victoria parking ticket adjudication hearing?
At Victoria City Hall, a City representative and an independent adjudicator assigned by the Province hear it, for about 15 to 30 minutes. The adjudicator only decides whether the violation happened and can’t lower the amount, and an upheld ticket adds a $25 fee.
What happens if I don’t pay a parking ticket in Victoria?
The City of Victoria sends reminder letters at 45 and 60 days, and after six months the fine goes to the ARO collection agency. A vehicle with outstanding tickets can be towed, with a $200 administration fee plus towing and storage.
Where do I get my car if it was towed in Victoria?
Claim it at Always Towing, 647B Dupplin Road; call 250.381.0110 to confirm the City of Victoria towed it. If it was towed for unpaid tickets, you pay a $200 City administration fee before release, plus towing and storage.
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Sources
- City of Victoria: Parking Tickets
- City of Victoria: Streets and Traffic Bylaw 09-079, Schedule G (PDF, consolidated June 18, 2026)
- City of Victoria: Online Payment System (parking tickets)
- City of Victoria: Parking Ticket Review Form
Rates and rules change. Check the official page before you park; these were last checked October 30, 2026.
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