The province has launched a new website to help people resolve violation ticket disputes faster and without always having to go to court.
British Columbians can find more information online and access the new site: https://tickets.gov.bc.ca
The web-based tool uses plain language and simple questions to guide users to relevant information and resources to help resolve their ticketing issue themselves.
The site provides details about how to pay and dispute tickets, how to request a fine reduction or time to pay and other ticket-related information, depending on the individual’s needs.
The site will provide information about provincial violation tickets, including tickets related to the Motor Vehicle Act such as speeding or red-light violations and driving without insurance.
Information can also be found about tickets issued for offences under municipal or federal laws, such as operating without a business licence or fishing without a licence.
“The Provincial Court welcomes this new online resource for people to obtain information about their traffic and other violation tickets, and the steps they can take to deal with them,” said Melissa Gillespie, chief judge of the Provincial Court.
“Our website metrics show there’s a high interest in this information, and the ‘guided pathways’ in this tool will help people find specific information about their type of ticket quickly and easily.”
Every year, more than 500,000 violation tickets are issued in B.C., with about 80,000 ticket disputes scheduled for hearing at the B.C. Provincial Court.
