About
Administrative Monetary Penalty (A.M.P.) system is a fast and flexible process for payment, appeal and collection of minor by-law infractions. This approach is used by many municipalities, the province and the federal government and is designed to streamline the enforcement process and increase compliance with City of Oshawa by-laws.
A.M.P. enforcement transfers by-law disputes from the courtroom to the municipality using Screening and Hearings Officers who can modify, cancel, or affirm penalties. This approach helps reduce congestion in the courts and provides a local and accessible dispute resolution system.
Enforcement
City of Oshawa Municipal Law Enforcement Officers can issue a Penalty Notice through the following methods:
- In person
- Through registered or regular mail to the individual's last known address
- By facsimile (fax) to the individual's last known facsimile transmission number
- By email to the individual's last known email address
- On vehicle
Note: Parking-related Penalty Notices are generally issued by attaching the notice to the vehicle or serving the notice directly to the operator; however, they may also be issued through any methods noted above.
Administrative fees
Penalty Notices issued under the A.M.P. system do not cost more than traditional fines. However, in certain cases, additional administrative fees may be applied to the original penalty amount such as:
Fees
| Type |
Fee |
| Ministry of Transportation Search for parking tickets |
$12
|
| Late payment of parking ticket |
$15 |
| Late payment of by-law ticket |
$25 |
| Notification to Registrar of Motor Vehicles for plate permit denial |
$22 |
| Failure to attend Screening |
$50 |
| Failure to attend Hearing |
$100 |
A Penalty Notice is similar to a "ticket" except it requires payment of a penalty instead of a fine. A Municipal Law Enforcement Officer issues the Penalty Notice to an individual or corporation when they have committed a by-law infraction.
