Vernon bylaw fines and how tickets work
What are the common bylaw fines?
Short answer
The City of Vernon uses two ticket systems. Bylaw notices (Bylaw 6048) carry lower fixed amounts, with a lower amount if paid within 14 days. Municipal ticket information (Bylaw 6049) tickets carry higher fines. Dog and water offences are ticketed by the Regional District of North Okanagan.
Key facts
| How tickets work | Two systems. Bylaw notices (Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 6048, 2025) carry lower amounts, an early-payment amount and a late surcharge, and disputes go to an adjudication registry. Municipal Ticket Information (Bylaw 6049, 2025) tickets carry higher fines. Bylaw Compliance Officers, RCMP and other officers named in Schedule A of Bylaw 6049 issue them.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 6048, 2025, s. 5.1, 8.1; Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw 6049, 2025, s. 3.1, 4.1, Schedule A · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingmay be dealt with by bylaw notice. The Registry is established as a bylaw notice dispute adjudication system in accordance with the Act to resolve disputes in relation to bylaw notices. may be enforced by means of a ticket in the form prescribed for the purpose pursuant to Chapter 26, Part 8, Division 3, of the Community Charter. are designated as Bylaw Enforcement Officers pursuant to Chapter 26, Part 8, Division 3, Section 264, 1(b) of the Community Charter |
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| Common fines | Parking contrary to a sign: bylaw notice $35 ($15 early, $50 late); ticket $50. Dog at large (RDNO): $150 ($120 early). Noise on private property: notice $100 ($90, $120); ticket $200. Unsightly property: notice $50 ($40, $60); ticket $100.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 6048, 2025, Schedule A; Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw 6049, 2025, Schedule B; Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2909, Regional District of North Okanagan, Schedule A, Appendix 4 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wording4.1(a) Stop or Park contrary to $35.00 $15.00 $50.00 NO 4.4(b) Disturb Peace - Private $100.00 $90.00 $120.00 NO 5.3(c) Allow Property to become or $50.00 $40.00 $60.00 YES 4.1(a) Stop or Park contrary to Traffic $50.00 $45.00 4.4(b) Disturb Peace - Private Property $200.00 $190.00 5.3(c) Allow Property to become or $100.00 $90.00 Dog At Large 20 $150.00 $120.00 Yes |
| Paying early | Yes. A bylaw notice paid within 14 days of being received (or presumed received) is charged the lower Early Payment amount in the schedule. Municipal tickets also list an Early Payment amount, with the same 14-day test. The amount varies by offence.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 6048, 2025, s. 6.1(b); Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw 6049, 2025, s. 5.1(b) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingIf received by the City within 14 days of the person receiving or being presumed to have received the notice, is the Early Payment Penalty set out in Column A2 If received by the City within 14 days of the person receiving or being presumed to have received the notice, is the Early Payment Penalty set out in Column A2 |
| Paying late | Bylaw notices: if paid more than 28 days after received (or presumed received), a late-payment surcharge applies and the Late Penalty column amount is charged. Bylaw 6049 (municipal tickets) sets no late amount.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 6048, 2025, s. 6.1(c) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingIf more than 28 days after the person received or is presumed to have received the bylaw notice, is subject to a late payment surcharge |
| Disputing a ticket | For a bylaw notice, within 14 days either pay or request dispute adjudication by delivering the form in person during regular office hours or by mail; no dispute after 14 days. Online appeal form at vernon.ca for bylaw notices. Municipal ticket: follow directions on the back of the ticket. An unsuccessful dispute costs a further $25.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 6048, 2025, s. 7.1, 7.2, 8.4; Ticket Payment, Appeal and Dispute, Ticket Payment, Appeal & Dispute · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingA person who receives a bylaw notice must, within 14 days of the date on which the person received or is presumed to have received the bylaw notice: Request dispute adjudication by filling in the appropriate portion of the bylaw notice but no person may dispute the notice after 14 days of receiving the bylaw notice. must pay the City an additional fee of $25 If the ticket is a "Bylaw Offence Notice", you may appeal the ticket online through the appeal form below. To appeal a Municipal Ticket Information, please follow the directions on the reverse of the ticket. |
| Bylaw | City of Vernon: Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 6048, 2025 and Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 6049, 2025. Dog control and water offences: RDNO Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2909, 2021 and Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw 2908, 2021.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 6048, 2025, s. 1.1; Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw 6049, 2025, s. 1.1; https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2908_C.pdf, s. 1 and s. 9 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingThis bylaw may be cited as "Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 6048, 2025". This bylaw may be cited as "Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 6049, 2025". This Bylaw may be cited as “Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 2908, 2021”. |
How it works
The City of Vernon issues two kinds of tickets. A bylaw notice (Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 6048) carries a penalty, a lower early-payment amount and a late-payment amount, and disputes go to an adjudication registry. A municipal ticket (Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw 6049) carries a higher fine. Bylaw Compliance Officers, the RCMP and other officers named in the bylaw can issue them. Dog control and water offences are ticketed by the Regional District under its own bylaws (Bylaws 2908 and 2909).
Steps
- Read the ticket for how to pay or dispute.
- For a bylaw notice, within 14 days either pay it or ask for a dispute by delivering the form in person during office hours or by mail. There is an online appeal form on vernon.ca.
- For a municipal ticket, follow the directions on the back of the ticket.
Good to know
- A bylaw notice paid within 14 days of being received is charged the lower early-payment amount. Municipal tickets also list an early-payment amount with the same 14-day test. The amount varies by offence.
- A bylaw notice paid more than 28 days after it was received carries a late-payment surcharge. Bylaw 6049 sets no late amount.
- You cannot dispute a bylaw notice after 14 days. An unsuccessful dispute costs a further $25.
- Fine amounts do not increase while a ticket is under appeal.
- Phone messages and notes are not valid appeals.
- For some offences a screening officer can enter a compliance agreement.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 6048, 2025 (PDF), City of Vernon (read 2026-11-05)
- Municipal Ticketing Information Bylaw 6049, 2025 (PDF), City of Vernon (read 2026-11-05)
- Ticket Payment, Appeal and Dispute, City of Vernon (read 2026-11-05)
- Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2909 (PDF), Regional District of North Okanagan (read 2026-11-05)
- https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/BL_2908_C.pdf (read 2026-11-05)
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