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Two municipal vehicles are now outfitted with rooftop devices which capture images of vehicles violating the town’s parking bylaws, along with their licence plates.

Bylaw officers now don’t even have to leave their vehicles to issue tickets.

Here’s six things to know about the new system.

How does it work?

The LPR system will automatically issue tickets after photographing plates of vehicles illegally parking. Tickets will be mailed to registered vehicle owners and will include details of the violation, an image of the vehicle and licence plate, and instructions on how to pay or dispute the ticket.

According to Meaghen Reid, director of legislative and legal services with the Town of Milton, the system is a significant improvement on traditional ticketing.

“The LPR system enhances efficiency by automating enforcement, ensuring accurate identification, and streamlining the ticketing process. This technology improves enforcement response for parking violations and also provides additional safety measures for officers working in the community,” said Reid.

How will drivers or vehicle owners know they’ve been ticketed?

It’s likely vehicle owners will not be aware they have been issued an infraction until they receive the notice in the mail.

However, if a vehicle owner suspects they have been ticketed and want to confirm, they are able to contact the municipality. Town staff can review the licence plate and provide information on any issued notices.

What kind of fines could violators face?

The fines issued through the LPR system are the same as those issued by traditional municipal law enforcement officers.

Those fines include, but are not limited too:

• Parking or stopping in a no stopping area — $50 penalty
• Parking in a no parking area — $40 penalty
• Violating no parking between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. — $40 penalty

In addition to the ticket fine, a $10 standard mail service fee applies.

Where will the system be operating?

All around Milton, but LPR enforcement will prioritize school and community safety zones and overnight, on-street parking compliance.

So, no more tickets on windshields?

Traditional enforcement will still be in place when a bylaw officer sees a parking violation and is not driving an LPR-equipped vehicle.

What if I want to dispute the ticket?

To dispute a parking ticket or penalty notice, a review request must be submitted within 30 days of when the ticket or notice was issued. If no response is received by the due date — either by paying the penalty or scheduling an initial screening meeting — that individual automatically waives the right to a review and will be charged an administrative fee.

Tickets can be paid online at or in person at Milton Town Hall.

Milton also makes use of a no interference policy, which prohibits its staff, members of council or the mayor from becoming involved in dispute matters.