New Administrative Monetary Penalty System Now in Effect

The Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) started on October 31, 2025. This is a new way to pay and challenge tickets for parking and other by-law violations. Instead of going through provincial courts, the Township of Russell will handle disputes.

What’s Different?

Before AMPS, disputing a ticket could take up to a year in court. With AMPS, disputes are handled by the Township through a Screening Review and a Hearing. This means court time can be used for more serious cases.

A Screening Officer works for the Township and is appointed by the Director of the Public Safety and Enforcement Department. Tickets are considered officially given if they are:

• Issued at the time of the violation
• Hand delivered
• Sent by registered mail
• Sent by email

For more information, visit www.Russell.ca/AMPS or email the Public Safety and Enforcement Department at bylaw.reglements@russell.ca.