Parking fines depend on the type of violation and increase if unpaid. Paying early saves money.
Parking ticket fine increase effective January 14, 2026- Parking Violations and Fines_0.pdf
Enforcement Schedule: Enforcement Schedule.pdf
How to Pay Your Parking Ticket:
1. Online
2. By Mail
Send a cheque or money order (with your ticket) to:
City of Saint John Payment Centre
P.O. Box 1971
Saint John, NB E2L 4L1
3. By Phone
Call (506) 658-4455 (Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.)
Pay with VISA, MasterCard, or American Express.
4. In Person
Visit the Customer Service Desk (First Floor, City Hall).
Payment options: cash, cheque, money order, Interac, VISA, MasterCard, or American Express.
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Process for unpaid tickets:
- ~17 days after issue → Reminder mailed to vehicle owner
- ~30 days after issue → Eligible to have a summons issued with a court appearance date
- If still unpaid after issued court date:
- Parking Meter Tickets: May go to warrant, and the person can be arrested until payment or jail time is served.
- Traffic Tickets: May lead to a Notice of Default and driver’s license suspension.
Where to pay after final court date:
- Traffic Tickets (Notice of Default): Service New Brunswick
- Parking Tickets (Warrant): Provincial Court Office, 10 Peel Plaza, Saint John, NB
- Court Cashiers Office: 506-658-2562
Request a Parking Ticket Review
If you believe your ticket was issued in error, you can submit a review request within 48 hours of the issued date of the contravention.
Options:
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Submit online: www.saintjohn.ca/en/parking/tickets-and-enforcement/request-parking-ticket-review
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Or fill out the form in person at City Hall, 15 Market Square, Saint John, NB (during regular office hours)