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'''These procedures may change from time to time. Refer to the information on the back of your Violation Ticket for the most up-to-date information.''' | '''These procedures may change from time to time. Refer to the information on the back of your Violation Ticket for the most up-to-date information.''' | ||
The special procedure for adjudicating Violation Tickets is set out in ss 14-18 of the ''Offence Act''. To dispute a Violation Ticket, one must either go to an ICBC office or provincial court registry with the ticket, or mail a “Notice of Dispute Form PTR021”, as well as a copy of the Violation Ticket to: Ticket Dispute Processing, Bag #3510, Victoria, BC, V8W 3P7. The Notice of Dispute must contain the address of the accused, a copy of the Violation Ticket, and if a copy of the the Violation Ticket is not available, sufficient information to identify the Violation Ticket and the alleged contravention or fine disputed (''Offence Act'' s 15(3)). | |||
'''You must file your Notice of Dispute within 30 days of the day on which the ticket was issued.''' | '''You must file your Notice of Dispute within 30 days of the day on which the ticket was issued.''' | ||
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''Motor Vehicle Act'' s 124 gives municipalities authority to create motor vehicle bylaws on matters such as parking and to enforce them by fine or imprisonment under s 124(1)(u). Municipalities cannot use this authority with respect to speeding (s 124(2)). An individual charged with a bylaw offence will receive a bylaw infraction notice or a Municipal Ticket Information. While the following generally applies to these offences, special procedures may be imposed. '''Follow the procedures outlined on the bylaw infraction notice or Municipal Ticket Information.''' | ''Motor Vehicle Act'' s 124 gives municipalities authority to create motor vehicle bylaws on matters such as parking and to enforce them by fine or imprisonment under s 124(1)(u). Municipalities cannot use this authority with respect to speeding (s 124(2)). An individual charged with a bylaw offence will receive a bylaw infraction notice or a Municipal Ticket Information. While the following generally applies to these offences, special procedures may be imposed. '''Follow the procedures outlined on the bylaw infraction notice or Municipal Ticket Information.''' | ||
More information on disputing Violation Tickets is available on the | More information on disputing Violation Tickets is available on the BC Ministry of Justice website at: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/law-crime-and-justice/courthouse-services/disputing-paying-tickets/vt-brochure.pdf | ||
=== 1. What if you miss the 30-day time limit? === | === 1. What if you miss the 30-day time limit? === | ||