Burnaby Meter Fees and Cashless Payment Bylaw

Transportation British Columbia 3 Minutes Read · published May 24, 2026 Flag of British Columbia · By Daniel Roy

Burnaby, British Columbia manages on-street parking and meter payment through municipal parking rules and operational programs. This guide explains how meter fees, cashless payment options, enforcement, appeals and reporting work in Burnaby, and where to find official forms, contacts and timelines. It is aimed at drivers, local businesses and property managers who need practical steps to pay, dispute or report parking meter issues under Burnaby city bylaws.

Meter fees and cashless payment systems

Burnaby operates designated metered parking areas and has enabled non-cash payment methods alongside coin-operated meters. Accepted methods, zones and hours are set by the city and may change by location and season. For official descriptions of meter locations, hours and operational rules see the city parking information pages and consolidated bylaws.Official on-street parking info[1]

Check the meter or app before leaving your vehicle to confirm zone and expiry time.

Penalties & Enforcement

Enforcement of meter fees and cashless payment rules is performed by the City of Burnaby By-law Enforcement and Parking Services. The municipal bylaws and enforcement policies set the authority, but specific fine amounts and escalation details are not consistently published on the city meter information page or consolidated bylaws pages; where amounts or schedules appear they are shown on the official bylaws or parking ticket information pages.Consolidated bylaws[2] If an exact dollar amount or daily continuing penalty is needed for a specific charge, consult the bylaw section or the ticketing explanation on the city site listed in Resources.

  • Fine amounts: not specified on the cited page; see official bylaws or ticket pages for published schedules.
  • Escalation: first, repeat and continuing offences may be handled under progressive enforcement procedures; specific ranges are not specified on the cited page.
  • Non-monetary sanctions: may include orders to move a vehicle, immobilization or tow where authorized by bylaw; the enforcing department is By-law Enforcement and Parking Services.
  • Enforcer and complaints: contact By-law Enforcement for inspections and complaints; use the official contact page in Resources.
  • Appeals and review: ticket dispute and review routes are provided by the city; time limits for filing an appeal are set on the parking ticket or bylaw notice (not specified on the cited page).
  • Defences and discretion: officers may consider reasonable excuse, valid permits or meter malfunction; permitted variances or special exemptions are handled through city permit processes if available.
Keep a photo of the meter display and any app transaction as evidence when disputing a ticket.

Applications & Forms

Most meter payments use posted meters or the city-supported cashless app where available; there is no single universal form required to pay a meter. For formal disputes against a parking ticket or requests for permits/variances, the city publishes ticket dispute procedures and any required forms on its parking and bylaws pages. If no form is published for a specific request, the city advises contacting By-law Enforcement directly.

Action steps

  • To pay: follow the instructions on the meter or in the posted zone; use the city-approved cashless payment option where offered.
  • To get a receipt: use the app or meter receipt function and keep transaction records for disputes.
  • To report a malfunctioning meter: contact By-law Enforcement or report via the city’s parking service contact.
  • To dispute a ticket: follow the ticket dispute instructions on the parking ticket or the city’s ticketing page and submit within the time limit shown on the notice.
Documenting time, location and a photo strengthens appeals and complaints.

FAQ

How do I pay a parking meter in Burnaby?
You can pay at the coin meter or use the city-supported cashless payment option where indicated on signs; follow zone-specific instructions posted on site.
What if the meter is broken?
Report the malfunction to By-law Enforcement and, if possible, record a photo; follow the city guidance on accepting app receipts or issuing disputes.
How do I dispute a parking ticket?
Use the dispute instructions on the ticket or the city’s parking ticket page to submit a review within the time limit shown on your notice.

How-To

  1. Identify the meter zone and payment options posted at the stall.
  2. Pay using coins at the meter or the approved cashless app and keep your receipt or transaction ID.
  3. If you receive a ticket, photograph the meter, note the time and follow the city’s dispute instructions promptly.

Key Takeaways

  • Check meter signage for zone, hours and approved payment methods before leaving your vehicle.
  • Keep electronic or paper receipts to support disputes.

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