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title: Campbell River bylaw fines and how tickets work
question: "What are the common bylaw fines in Campbell River?"
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# Campbell River bylaw fines and how tickets work

**Question:** What are the common bylaw fines in Campbell River?

**Short answer:** Campbell River bylaw tickets are municipal tickets set in the Ticketing for Bylaw Offences Bylaw: for example $250 for noise that disturbs, $200 for an unlicensed dog or unsightly property, and $75 for water use against restrictions. Parking fines are separate. Dispute a ticket within 14 days.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Campbell River, https://www.campbellriver.ca)  
**Cost:** Parking $15 / $30 / $60 (handicapped zone $45 / $85 / $120, by how fast you pay); unlicensed dog $200; dog at large $200; barking dog $200; noise that disturbs $250; unsightly property $200; burning when prohibited $200; fireworks offences $200; water use contrary to restrictions $75.  
**How long:** Dispute a municipal ticket within 14 days of the date of service.  
**Where:**
- In person: Bylaw Enforcement (dispute a ticket in person), 1235 Shoppers Row, Campbell River, BC
- Phone: Bylaw Enforcement, 250-286-5776

## Key facts

- **How tickets work:** Municipal ticket information under the Community Charter, set by the Ticketing for Bylaw Offences Bylaw No. 3322, 2007. Designated officers (bylaw enforcement officers, the RCMP, animal control, fire and building officials, depending on the bylaw) issue tickets; officers first try to inform and educate. Parking tickets use the fine schedule in the Traffic and Highways Regulation Bylaw. No separate bylaw notice (adjudication) system was found.
  - Source: [Ticketing for Bylaw Offences Bylaw No. 3322, 2007 (consolidated to Bylaw 4003, 2025), ss. 2-3, Sch. 1](https://www.campbellriver.ca/media/file/3322-ticketing-bylaw-offences-consolidated-bylaw-4003-2025pdf)
  - Official wording: "may be enforced by means of a ticket in the form prescribed by" … "Designated Bylaw Enforcement"
  - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement, intro](https://www.campbellriver.ca/community-safety/bylaw-enforcement)
  - Official wording: "Our officers strive to first inform and educate the public on bylaw requirements. If necessary, they may issue a bylaw ticket."
  - Source: [Traffic and Highways Regulation Bylaw No. 3043, 2003 (consolidated), s. 9, Sch. D](https://www.campbellriver.ca/media/file/3043-traffic-highways-regulation-bylaw-consolidated-3608-2016)
  - Official wording: "Ticketable offenses and the fines therefore shall be those as set out in Schedule D,"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Common fines:** Parking $15/$30/$60 (handicapped zone $45/$85/$120); unlicensed dog $200; dog at large $200; barking dog $200; noise that disturbs $250; unsightly property $200; burning when prohibited $200; fireworks offences $200; water use contrary to restrictions $75.
  - Source: [Traffic and Highways Regulation Bylaw No. 3043, 2003 (consolidated), Sch. D](https://www.campbellriver.ca/media/file/3043-traffic-highways-regulation-bylaw-consolidated-3608-2016)
  - Official wording: "VIOLATION VIOLATION 3(23) 4(1) to (29) $15 $30 $60 (31) to (35) 4(30) $45 $85 $120" … "(31) to (35) 4(30) $45 $85 $120 Traffic and Highways Regulation Bylaw No. 3043 Consolidated to Bylaw 3852, 2022 Page 43 of 52"
  - Source: [Ticketing for Bylaw Offences Bylaw No. 3322, 2007 (consolidated to Bylaw 4003, 2025), Sch. 2 / Noise and water use, ticket schedules](https://www.campbellriver.ca/media/file/3322-ticketing-bylaw-offences-consolidated-bylaw-4003-2025pdf)
  - Official wording: "Failure to licence a dog" … "Dog at large" … "Keep barking dog" … "Noise which disturbs on a highway or other public place or private 6.3 250 place Noise which disturbs allowed or permitted by owner or occupier of 6.4 250 real property Radio/stereophonic equipment/ instrument/ apparatus which 6.5 250 disturbs Animal/bird noise which disturbs 6.6 200 Construction or demolition noise outside of acceptable hours 6.7 250 Operate a garbage truck which disturbs, outside of permitted hours 6.8 250 Operate power tools, machines or any models powered by internal 6.9 250" … "Installation of water meter contrary to requirements 47 100 Failure to install water meter remote readout 49 150 Water use contrary to restrictions 61 75 Ticketing for Bylaw Offences Bylaw No. 3322, 2007 Consolidate to Bylaw 4003, 2025 Page 48 of 51"
  - Source: [Ticketing for Bylaw Offences Bylaw No. 3322, 2007 (consolidated to Bylaw 4003, 2025), Sch. 18](https://www.campbellriver.ca/media/file/3322-ticketing-bylaw-offences-consolidated-bylaw-4003-2025pdf)
  - Official wording: "Noise which disturbs on a highway or other public place or private" … "Unsightly property or permit accumulations of water, rubbish,"
  - Source: [Ticketing for Bylaw Offences Bylaw No. 3322, 2007 (consolidated to Bylaw 4003, 2025), Sch. 8](https://www.campbellriver.ca/media/file/3322-ticketing-bylaw-offences-consolidated-bylaw-4003-2025pdf)
  - Official wording: "Designated Offence Section Penalty Burning when prohibited 2.1 200.00 Burning in Area B contrary to conditions 2.2(a)-(f) 200.00"
  - Source: [Ticketing for Bylaw Offences Bylaw No. 3322, 2007 (consolidated to Bylaw 4003, 2025), Sch. 15](https://www.campbellriver.ca/media/file/3322-ticketing-bylaw-offences-consolidated-bylaw-4003-2025pdf)
  - Official wording: "FIREWORKS REGULATION BYLAW NO. 3297, 2007 Designated Offence Section Penalty Person selling fireworks 3(a) 200.00 Person buying, selling, holding, possessing, storing, discharging or other use of prohibited fireworks 3(b) 200.00"
  - Source: [Ticketing for Bylaw Offences Bylaw No. 3322, 2007 (consolidated to Bylaw 4003, 2025), Sch. 30](https://www.campbellriver.ca/media/file/3322-ticketing-bylaw-offences-consolidated-bylaw-4003-2025pdf)
  - Official wording: "Water use contrary to restrictions"
  - Source: [Parking, Parking violations, reduced fine periods](https://www.campbellriver.ca/city-services/roads-transportation/parking)
  - Official wording: "## Parking Violations Failure to comply with parking regulations and restrictions in Campbell River may result in you receiving a parking violation. Parking violations carry a penalty of $60 for standard violations and $120 for Handicapped Zone violations. The Traffic and Highways Regulation Bylaw [PDF/1.9MB] provides for a discount on parking violations: - If the fine is paid within 7 days of the violation, a $60 penalty is reduced to $15. - If the fine is paid within 21 days of the violation, the penalty is reduced to $30. - If the Handicapped Zone violation penalty is paid within 7 days of the violation, the $120 is reduced to $45 - If the Handicapped Zone violation penalty is paid within 21 days of the violation, the penalty is reduced to $85. City of Campbell River Bylaw Violation Notices will not affect your driving record or insurance premiums."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Paying early:** Parking tickets only: pay within 7 days of the violation and a $60 fine drops to $15 ($120 handicapped zone to $45); within 21 days $30 ($85 handicapped). No early-payment discount is set for other municipal tickets.
  - Source: [Traffic and Highways Regulation Bylaw No. 3043, 2003 (consolidated), Sch. D](https://www.campbellriver.ca/media/file/3043-traffic-highways-regulation-bylaw-consolidated-3608-2016)
  - Official wording: "TRAFFIC FINE AMOUNTS PER OFFENCE IF PAID WITHIN IF PAID WITHIN SECTION 7 DAYS OF 21 DAYS OF AFTER 21 DAYS" … "IF PAID WITHIN IF PAID WITHIN SECTION 7 DAYS OF 21 DAYS OF AFTER 21 DAYS VIOLATION VIOLATION"
  - Source: [Parking, Parking Violations / Parking violations, payments within seven and 21 days](https://www.campbellriver.ca/city-services/roads-transportation/parking)
  - Official wording: "If the fine is paid within 7 days of the violation, a $60 penalty is reduced to $15." … "If the fine is paid within 21 days of the violation, the penalty is reduced to $30." … "## Parking Violations Failure to comply with parking regulations and restrictions in Campbell River may result in you receiving a parking violation. Parking violations carry a penalty of $60 for standard violations and $120 for Handicapped Zone violations. The Traffic and Highways Regulation Bylaw [PDF/1.9MB] provides for a discount on parking violations: - If the fine is paid within 7 days of the violation, a $60 penalty is reduced to $15. - If the fine is paid within 21 days of the violation, the penalty is reduced to $30. - If the Handicapped Zone violation penalty is paid within 7 days of the violation, the $120 is reduced to $45 - If the Handicapped Zone violation penalty is paid within 21 days of the violation, the penalty is reduced to $85. City of Campbell River Bylaw Violation Notices will not affect your driving record or insurance premiums."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Paying late:** Parking tickets: after 21 days the full $60 ($120 handicapped) applies; a reminder letter goes to the registered owner within 30 days, and if unpaid for another 30 days it goes to collections and may lead to a court summons. A vehicle with five or more unpaid tickets may be towed. No late increase is set for other municipal tickets.
  - Source: [Traffic and Highways Regulation Bylaw No. 3043, 2003 (consolidated), Sch. D](https://www.campbellriver.ca/media/file/3043-traffic-highways-regulation-bylaw-consolidated-3608-2016)
  - Official wording: "IF PAID WITHIN IF PAID WITHIN SECTION 7 DAYS OF 21 DAYS OF AFTER 21 DAYS VIOLATION VIOLATION"
  - Source: [Parking, Paying a Parking Ticket / Parking violations, late payment and collections](https://www.campbellriver.ca/city-services/roads-transportation/parking)
  - Official wording: "If you do not pay within another 30 days, your penalty will be sent to collections and may result in a summons to appear in court." … "Vehicles with five (5) or more unpaid/uncontested tickets may be towed." … "## Parking Violations Failure to comply with parking regulations and restrictions in Campbell River may result in you receiving a parking violation. Parking violations carry a penalty of $60 for standard violations and $120 for Handicapped Zone violations. The Traffic and Highways Regulation Bylaw [PDF/1.9MB] provides for a discount on parking violations: - If the fine is paid within 7 days of the violation, a $60 penalty is reduced to $15. - If the fine is paid within 21 days of the violation, the penalty is reduced to $30. - If the Handicapped Zone violation penalty is paid within 7 days of the violation, the $120 is reduced to $45 - If the Handicapped Zone violation penalty is paid within 21 days of the violation, the penalty is reduced to $85. City of Campbell River Bylaw Violation Notices will not affect your driving record or insurance premiums. ## Paying a Parking Ticket You may pay your parking penalty online through the Online Payments portal or in person at City Hall (301 St. Ann's Road, Campbell River, BC). Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. The office is closed on statutory holidays."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Disputing a ticket:** Municipal tickets: dispute within 14 days of the date of service by mail (postmarked by the 14th day) or in person at Bylaw Enforcement, 1235 Shoppers Row; a disputed ticket goes to a hearing at Provincial Court of BC, and missing the hearing makes the fine payable. Parking tickets: dispute by attending the court date in the summons sent if the ticket is unpaid after 30 days. No adjudication fee found.
  - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement, Disputing a Ticket](https://www.campbellriver.ca/community-safety/bylaw-enforcement)
  - Official wording: "You have 14 days from the date of service to dispute." … "you or your agent will have to attend the Provincial Court of British Columbia for a hearing." … "1235 Shoppers Row, Campbell River, BC V9W 2E1"
  - Source: [Parking, Disputing a Ticket](https://www.campbellriver.ca/city-services/roads-transportation/parking)
  - Official wording: "You may dispute a parking violation by attending a court date."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Ticketing for Bylaw Offences Bylaw No. 3322, 2007 (parking: Traffic and Highways Regulation Bylaw No. 3043, 2003, Schedule D)
  - Source: [Ticketing for Bylaw Offences Bylaw No. 3322, 2007 (consolidated to Bylaw 4003, 2025), s. 1](https://www.campbellriver.ca/media/file/3322-ticketing-bylaw-offences-consolidated-bylaw-4003-2025pdf)
  - Official wording: "Ticketing for Bylaw Offences Bylaw No. 3322, 2007."
  - Source: [Traffic and Highways Regulation Bylaw No. 3043, 2003 (consolidated), Sch. D](https://www.campbellriver.ca/media/file/3043-traffic-highways-regulation-bylaw-consolidated-3608-2016)
  - Official wording: "TRAFFIC FINE AMOUNTS PER OFFENCE"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Campbell River issues municipal tickets under the Community Charter, set by the [Ticketing for Bylaw Offences Bylaw](https://www.campbellriver.ca/media/file/3322-ticketing-bylaw-offences-consolidated-bylaw-4003-2025pdf). Designated officers (bylaw enforcement officers, the RCMP, animal control, fire and building officials, depending on the bylaw) issue tickets, and officers first try to inform and educate. Parking tickets use a separate fine schedule (Schedule D) in the [Traffic and Highways Regulation Bylaw](https://www.campbellriver.ca/media/file/3043-traffic-highways-regulation-bylaw-consolidated-3608-2016). No separate bylaw notice (adjudication) system was found.

## Steps

1. Find the offence and amount in the Ticketing Bylaw schedule.
2. To dispute a municipal ticket, do it within 14 days of the date of service: by mail (postmarked by the 14th day) or in person at Bylaw Enforcement, 1235 Shoppers Row.
3. A disputed ticket goes to a hearing at Provincial Court of BC. If you miss the hearing, the fine becomes payable.
4. For a parking ticket, if it is unpaid after 30 days the City sends a summons; you dispute by attending the court date in it.

## Good to know

- Parking tickets: a $60 fine drops to $15 if paid within 7 days of the violation, and $30 within 21 days. In a handicapped zone, $120 drops to $45, or $85 within 21 days.
- After 21 days the full parking amount applies. A reminder letter goes to the registered owner within 30 days; if unpaid for another 30 days it goes to collections and may lead to a court summons. A vehicle with five or more unpaid tickets may be towed.
- No early-payment discount or late increase is set for other municipal tickets, and no adjudication fee was found.

## Official forms and pages

- [Ticketing for Bylaw Offences Bylaw 3322, 2007 (PDF)](https://www.campbellriver.ca/media/file/3322-ticketing-bylaw-offences-consolidated-bylaw-4003-2025pdf)

## Related questions

- [Campbell River noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/noise-rules.md)
- [Campbell River unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/unsightly-property.md)

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## Sources

- [Ticketing for Bylaw Offences Bylaw No. 3322, 2007 (consolidated to Bylaw 4003, 2025) (PDF)](https://www.campbellriver.ca/media/file/3322-ticketing-bylaw-offences-consolidated-bylaw-4003-2025pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Traffic and Highways Regulation Bylaw No. 3043, 2003 (consolidated) (PDF)](https://www.campbellriver.ca/media/file/3043-traffic-highways-regulation-bylaw-consolidated-3608-2016) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Enforcement, City of Campbell River](https://www.campbellriver.ca/community-safety/bylaw-enforcement) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Parking, City of Campbell River](https://www.campbellriver.ca/city-services/roads-transportation/parking) (read 2026-11-05)

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