Milton expands administrative penalties system to include non-parking bylaw infractions

By: Laura Steiner, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Milton Reporter

As of Feb. 18, 2025, the Town of Milton has expanded its administrative penalties system (APS) to include enforcement of select non-parking bylaw penalty notices, offering a more streamlined and accessible process for residents seeking dispute resolution.

The updated APS process, authorized under bylaw 064-2024, allows individuals to request a review of administrative penalties or screening decisions without having to go through the Provincial Offences Court. Instead, disputes are now handled locally through the town’s in-house screening and hearing officers.

Milton first introduced APS in 2022 to manage parking bylaw infractions, shifting reviews from the Provincial Offences Court to a more efficient municipal process. With this expansion, the system now applies to certain non-parking bylaw violations, making it easier for residents to dispute penalty notices.

“Expanding the administrative penalties system to now include non-parking bylaw infraction requests for review allows for a more efficient and accessible process to resolve disputes at a local level,” said Meaghen Reid, director of legislative and legal services/town clerk.

Residents can visit the Parking and Penalty Notices webpage to view the full list of bylaws covered under the APS process and learn more about how to request a review.