The City has launched a pilot program expanding the use of licence plate recognition (LPR) cameras to issue parking tickets by mail instead of being placed on a vehicle.  The pilot is underway in four busy residential permit zones including Commercial-Broadway Station, Joyce Station, Oakridge, Commercial Drive . 

The four areas were selected because they are near transit hubs where the City has observed low compliance of parking regulations, which impacts local residents and business. Parking regulations support parking space turnover and help maintain a safe and smooth flow of traffic throughout Vancouver.

This pilot has the potential to increase compliance, ultimately leading to greater parking availability, improved operational efficiency and enhanced staff safety. The use of LPR technology and mailed tickets may expand to other areas across the city depending on the pilot’s results. 

The mail out process is already in use for a number of enforcement activities. Some parking tickets are already mailed to vehicle owners in situations where a ticket was removed from the vehicle , someone else was driving the vehicle, the vehicle left before the ticket could be placed  and it was unsafe for the enforcement officer to serve the ticket  

Tickets are mailed via Canada Post. Vehicle owners must ensure their addresses are up to date with ICBC so that notices are mailed to the correct address. The City does not text, email or use QR codes for parking violations or payment. 

To avoid getting a ticket, the City encourages residents and visitors to follow all parking regulations.