ASE Appeals

Learn how to appeal a penalty received from an Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) camera, including the steps to request a review and what to expect during the process.

Appeal Your Penalty

The County uses a local Administrative Penalty System instead of the Provincial Court system to process appeals.

There are 2 stages to an appeal of your Penalty Order.

Stage 1 - Request Review of Penalty Order by Screening Officer

You can appeal your Penalty Order by requesting a review of the Penalty Order by a Screening Officer. Screening Officer reviews are held via email, virtually and/or over the phone.
You have 30 days from the deemed services date to submit an appeal.
Please include written submissions and documents to support your appeal. For more information, view appeal FAQ’s, the Automated Speed Enforcement By-Law (PDF) and Guidelines for Reviews (PDF).
Please note that a $60.00 fee will be added to the Penalty Order if you fail to attend a scheduled meeting. This fee does not apply to screening reviews conducted via email.

Stage 2 - Request Review of Screening Officer's Decision by Hearing Officer

If you are not satisfied with the decision of the Screening Officer, you can request a review of the Screening Officer's decision by a Hearing Officer. Hearing reviews are held on pre-determined dates and are held virtually.
You have 30 days from the deemed service date of the Screening Decision to file an appeal before a Hearing Officer.
Please note that a $60.00 fee will be added to the Penalty Order if you fail to attend a scheduled meeting. This fee does not apply to screening reviews conducted via email.

The Registered Owner of the Vehicle may also authorize an Agent to act on their behalf for the appeal. To do this, submit an online authorization form first:

If you would like to start the Appeal process, please click the 'Start An Appeal' button below. You will need to create an account to begin the process.

Start An Appeal

Frequently Asked Questions about the Appeal Process

What does a Screening or Hearing Officer do?

Screening Officers are municipal employees that can confirm or cancel the Penalty Order, reduce the amount of the administrative penalty or grant additional time to pay the administrative penalty in accordance with the ASE By-law and Guidelines for Review. They also provide explanations to the public and ensure fair and consistent enforcement of ASE infractions.

Hearing Officers are third party contractors by the municipality to conduct independent reviews of disputed Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) notices. They assess evidence, hear arguments from both parties, and make final, legally binding decisions based on municipal bylaws and regulations. Their role ensures a fair and impartial resolution of ASE violations.

What should I include in the appeal notes section when submitting a request for a Screening or Hearing Review?

Appeal notes should clearly explain why you are requesting an appeal and include any supporting documentation or evidence to support your request, as outlined in the Automated Speed Enforcement By-Law (PDF) and Guidelines for Reviews (PDF). The Screening Officer may consider statements by the appellant in writing or in the manner the screening is conducted. The screening Officer may also consider any other information, materials or submission that the Screening Officer considers to be credible and trustworthy. Please be sure to include any written submissions and supporting documents when submitting your online appeal.

What if I can't afford to pay my penalty notice?

Penalty notices are expected to be paid in full by the due date. In rare cases, individuals facing significant financial undue hardship may submit an appeal with supporting documentation, as outlined in the Guidelines for Reviews (PDF). Appeals are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and submitting an appeal does not guarantee a cancellation, extension or reduction of a Penalty Order.

What are the potential outcomes of a Screening Review?

The first stage in the review process allows for the Screening Officer to determine if it was reasonable for the Provincial Offences Officer to impose the Penalty Order and to make a decision to:

Confirm the Penalty Order;
Vary (reduce or extend) the Penalty Order;
Set Aside (cancel) the Penalty Order.

What if I missed the window to schedule a Screening Review?

Please contact us.

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What are my options if I do not agree with the Screening Officers Decision?

The second (and final) stage in the review process allows for the Hearing Officer to determine if the decision of the Screening Officer was reasonable and to make a decision to:

Confirm the Penalty Order;
Vary (reduce or extend) the Penalty Order;
Set Aside (cancel) the Penalty Order.

What are the Guidelines for Reviews?

The purpose of the Guidelines for Reviews is to provide consistency, fairness and transparency in the decision-making process when a review of the Penalty Order has been requested by the Registered Owner of the vehicle. These guidelines are intended to provide information and procedural clarity to the public to support an understanding of the Automated Speed Enforcement Appeal Process. Please note the Penalty Orders are not automatically reduced, extended or cancelled as a result of requesting a screening or hearing review.

View the Guidelines for Reviews (PDF)

ASE Appeals

Appeal Your Penalty

Stage 2 - Request Review of Screening Officer's Decision by Hearing Officer

Frequently Asked Questions about the Appeal Process

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