The Administrative Penalty Tribunal (APT) is an independent, quasi-judicial adjudicative body consisting of 25 public panel members referred to as hearing officers. Hearing Officers are appointed by City Council and provide a second, independent, and final decision of a violation or penalty order dispute. The Tribunal is governed by the Statutory Powers Procedure Act, its own Rules of Practice and in accordance with Chapter 610 of the Toronto Municipal Code.
If you have disputed a violation notice or penalty order with a screening officer and received a decision that you are unsatisfied with, you may choose to request a review of that decision before an Administrative Penalty Tribunal Hearing Officer. Hearing Officers have the authority to review the decision of the Screening Officer and may, affirm, vary or cancel the decision of a Screening Officer or extend time to pay, based on the merits of each case. The Hearing Officer’s decision is final and there is no further appeal through the Administrative Penalty System.
You may submit a request for a review of a screening officer’s decision by completing a Request for Hearing online for parking violation notices, red light camera penalty orders, or automated speed enforcement penalty orders, or by visiting in person to complete an application form at the Administrative Penalty Tribunal, located at 40 Orchard View Blvd, 2nd floor Suite 253. Applications sent by mail or email will not be accepted and will result in your request not being processed. Applications must be filed within the prescribed timelines in order to be accepted and processed. The Administrative Penalty Tribunal, does not offer reopening’s as part of the appeal process, if you miss the deadline to dispute your Screening decision, the amount due on your Screening Decision letter will become due. Additional fees will be applied to your penalty if you do not attend your scheduled hearing appointment. Chapter 610 of the Municipal Code sets out the procedures for missed reviews, there are no exceptions and the APT cannot reschedule or provide you with a new date and time for a hearing.
It is important to note, if you submit a request for a hearing review, your request will be scheduled for a hearing and can take anywhere between 30 days to 6 months to receive an appointment. Appointments are scheduled in order of receipt. You are encouraged to check your Junk mail or Spam mail frequently for your Notice of Hearing time and place letter. You are also welcome to contact the APT office to inquire or confirm your appointment date and time.