Kamloops bylaw fines and how tickets work

What are the common bylaw fines?

Kamloops, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-05

Short answer

Kamloops sets ticket amounts for each bylaw in its Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 43-15. Dog off leash or unlicensed, noise and unsightly property are $100. An open fire without a permit is $750 and fireworks are $1,000. Parking tickets are $40 to $100, depending on how fast you pay.

Key facts

How tickets work	Under the Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 43-15, the bylaws listed in Schedule A may be enforced by a ticket, and the job titles listed there (such as Community Services Officers and, for some bylaws, RCMP members or fire officials) are the designated enforcement officers. Schedules B to AA set the fine for each offence. Officers may also give a warning notice first, which carries no penalty.Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 43-15 (consolidated), ss. 4.1, 4.2, 4.4; Tickets, Violations and Notices, page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording The bylaws listed in Column 1 of Schedule “A” of this bylaw may be enforced by means of a ticket in the form prescribed for the purpose of the Community Charter. are designated bylaw enforcement officers for the purpose of enforcing the bylaws listed in Column 1 of Schedule “A” are the fines for the corresponding offences There is no penalty attached to a warning notice
Common fines	Parking: $40 to $80 (overtime) or $50 to $100 (most other parking offences) depending on how fast it is paid. Dog off leash or unlicensed: $100. Noise: $100. Unsightly property: $100. Open fire without a permit: $750. Fireworks: $1,000. Watering contrary to restrictions: $100, then $200.Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 43-15 (consolidated), Schedules E, G, H, R, U · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Running at large 701 $100.00 Noise that disturbs 3.1 $100.00 Allow Unsightly Property 4.1 $100.00 Watering contrary to water restrictions – First offence 29A $100.00 Water contrary to water restrictions – Subsequent 29A $200.00 Selling or offering for sale Fireworks or Firecrackers 9.1(a) $1,000.00 Paid within 24 hours 507, 611, and $40.00
Paying early	Parking tickets are discounted for fast payment: $40 if paid within 24 hours (overtime and metered parking, ss. 507, 611, 613) or $50 (other Part V parking offences), rising to $60 or $75 if paid within 30 days. The other ticket schedules read show a single amount with no early-payment discount.Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 43-15 (consolidated), Schedule R · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Paid within 24 hours 507, 611, and $40.00 Paid within 30 days 507, 611, and $60.00 Paid within 24 hours Part V, excluding $50.00 Paid within 30 days Part V, excluding $75.00
Paying late	Parking: after 30 days the fine is $80 (ss. 507, 611, 613) or $100 (other Part V parking offences). Dog licence: a $32.50 penalty is added if the annual licence fee is not paid by January 1. No late-payment increase is shown for other ticket schedules.Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 43-15 (consolidated), Schedules R, E · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording After 30 days 507, 611, and $80.00 After 30 days Part V, excluding $100.00 Penalty for failing to pay an annual licence fee 401 (c) $32.50
Disputing a ticket	Fill out a dispute form in person at the Community Services Office, 1303 Mission Flats Road, bringing a valid driver's licence and vehicle registration (you must be the owner of the ticketed vehicle). The City then contacts you by letter or summons with the court date, time and location, depending on the violation type. Tickets are not payable at banks.Tickets, Violations and Notices, page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording To file a dispute, you need to fill out a dispute form at the Community Services Office Valid driver's licence the City of Kamloops will contact you by letter or summons depending on the type of violation tickets and notices are not payable at financial institutions
Bylaw	Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 43-15, 2020Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 43-15 (consolidated), s. 1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording This bylaw shall be cited as “Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 43-15, 2020”.

How it works

Under the Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 43-15, bylaws listed in Schedule A may be enforced by a ticket. The job titles listed there (such as Community Services Officers, and for some bylaws RCMP members or fire officials) are the officers who can issue them, and Schedules B to AA set the fine for each offence. In Kamloops these are called municipal tickets or violation notices. An officer may give a warning notice first, which carries no penalty.

Steps

Pay online, by mail (cheque or money order to City of Kamloops - Community Services, 7 Victoria Street West), or in person at the Community Services Office or City Hall. Tickets are not payable at banks.
To dispute, fill out a dispute form in person at the Community Services Office, 1303 Mission Flats Road. Bring your driver's licence and vehicle registration (you must own the ticketed vehicle).
The City then writes or sends a summons with your court date, time and location.

Good to know

Examples: dog off leash or unlicensed $100; noise $100; unsightly property $100; open fire without a permit $750; fireworks $1,000; watering contrary to restrictions $100, then $200.
Parking is discounted for fast payment: overtime and metered parking is $40 within 24 hours and $60 within 30 days; other Part V offences are $50 and $75. After 30 days they rise to $80 or $100. Other schedules read show one amount.
Parking tickets issued on or after June 15, 2026 are paid through the Precise ParkLink portal.
Dog licence: a $32.50 penalty is added if the yearly fee is not paid by January 1.
The page states no dispute deadline. Ask the issuing officer about time limits.