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Provincial violation tickets

Last updated on January 29, 2021

PDF version of How to pay or dispute a provincial violation ticket

Provincial violation tickets are traffic tickets issued for offences such as running a red light or driving without insurance – offences under the Motor Vehicle Act and Regulations.

Provincial tickets can also be issued for offences under the following provincial legislation:

  • Commercial Transport Act
  • Fisheries Act
  • Forest Act
  • Liquor Control and Licensing Act

Ticket holders have 30 days from the date the ticket was issued to choose one of the following actions:

Not paying or disputing a ticket within 30 days means the ticket holder is considered to have pleaded guilty, and the full amount is due immediately.

The Provincial Court has prepared a guide that offers information on tickets including how to prepare for the hearing.

Pay eTickets on PayBC

An eTicket is a traffic ticket you can pay online through PayBC. You can also pay in-person or by mail. Visit ICBC for more information.

You have 30 days to dispute an eTicket in-person or by mail.  See your ticket for more information.

Provincial ticket forms

Access provincial violation ticket forms.

Intersection safety camera tickets

To pay or dispute an intersection safety camera ticket, visit intersection safety cameras.