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1. What happens when I get a bylaw ticket?

A bylaw ticket is issued by a Bylaw or Peace Officer from the City of Brooks when a Bylaw is contravened. The ticket outlines the following:
• The offence description with the bylaw
• The offence date and time
• The penalty amount
• The description of the vehicle, animal or location
• The date the bylaw ticket must be paid by

2. How do I pay for a bylaw ticket?

Your bylaw ticket must be paid in full at the City of Brooks Office during office hours. Please present your ticket or a copy of your ticket at the following location:
201 - 1st Avenue West
Hours: 8:15 am – 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.

3. What happens if I do not pay the bylaw ticket?

If a bylaw ticket is not paid in full a Provincial Violation ticket is created for processing and forwarded to the individual/company with a letter outlining the offence. This ticket must be paid in full at your local provincial court during office hours. This ticket will have the required court appearance date printed on it. Failure to attend court may result in a conviction in absence. Please be aware that additional penalties and motor vehicle services denial may be put into effect until all fines and penalties are paid. In some cases, a provincial warrant can be issued. How do I make an inquiry about a bylaw ticket or provincial ticket? If you have questions about a ticket you have received, please contact: Manager of Administration 201 - 1st Avenue West Brooks, AB T1R 1B7 403-362-3333 Hours of Operation are 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

4. How do I appeal a ticket?

If you wish to appeal the Bylaw Ticket, a person charged can wait for the Bylaw Ticket to expire and then a Provincial Ticket will be issued with a court date and at that time the person can plead not guilty and have a trial.