Dallas parking ticket fines
An expired meter costs $90 in Dallas. Parking tickets go to the city, not traffic court.
Expired meter$90
Disabled space$125
Most expensive$581blocking a disabled access ramp
What does each parking ticket cost in Dallas?
The steepest Dallas parking ticket is blocking a disabled access ramp at $581, 6.5 times the $90 for an expired meter. The cheapest is illegal parking (general) at $90.
| Ticket | Fine |
|---|---|
| Violation of parking meter ordinanceTotal of a $18 base fine plus $72 in fees and costs. | $90[24] |
| No parking at any timeTotal of a $18 base fine plus $72 in fees and costs. | $90[24] |
| No parking or standing zoneTotal of a $18 base fine plus $72 in fees and costs. | $90[24] |
| Parking in a loading zoneTotal of a $18 base fine plus $72 in fees and costs. | $90[24] |
| Illegal parking (general)Total of a $18 base fine plus $72 in fees and costs. | $90[24] |
| Parking in a space reserved for the handicappedTotal of a $53 base fine plus $72 in fees and costs. A separate listing for parking in a disabled space totals $519. | $125[24] |
| Blocking a disabled access rampTotal of a $500 base fine plus $81 in fees and costs. | $581[24] |
| Illegal parking of an oversized vehicleTotal of a $82 base fine plus $19 in fees and costs. | $101[24] |
How do you pay or fight a Dallas parking ticket?
Who handles it
City of Dallas Parking Management and Enforcement issues and collects tickets. The Court and Detention Services Adjudication Office handles hearings.[26][25]
Pay a Dallas parking ticket online[26]
How to contest it
Request a hearing on or before the administrative hearing date printed on the ticket. You can do it online with a virtual hearing request, by mail or in person at 2014 Main Street.[25]
How do Dallas parking fines compare with other big cities?
At $90, the Dallas expired meter fine is number 2 of 15 among the big cities listed here.
| City | Expired meter | Fire hydrant |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | $90 | Not published |
| New York, NY | $35–$65 | $115 |
| Chicago, IL | $50–$70 | $150 |
| Houston, TX | $30 | $105 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $26–$36 | $76 |
| San Diego, CA | $42.5 | $104.5 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $15 | $25 |
| Fort Worth, TX | $40 | $105 |
| Columbus, OH | $70 | $90 |
| Charlotte, NC | $25 | Not published |
| Indianapolis, IN | $20 | $75 |
| San Francisco, CA | $107–$108 | $108 |
| Seattle, WA | $65 | $69 |
| Denver, CO | $35 | $35 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $15–$24 | Not published |
Got a speeding or other moving ticket in Dallas?
Moving violations go to the courts, not the parking agency, and they can bring points and higher insurance. See the local court's fines. Texas ticket rules. Do parking tickets affect your license?
What else do people ask?
How much is a parking ticket in Dallas?
It depends on the violation. An expired meter is $90. The most expensive common ticket is blocking a disabled access ramp at $581.
How do I fight a Dallas parking ticket?
Request a hearing on or before the administrative hearing date printed on the ticket. You can do it online with a virtual hearing request, by mail or in person at 2014 Main Street.
Does a parking ticket add points to my license?
No. A parking ticket is not a moving violation, so it adds no points and does not show on the driving record insurers check. Unpaid tickets can still lead to holds or a boot.
Sources (3)
- Court fines and fees by offense code (May 2024), City of Dallas Court and Detention Services.
- Parking Violations (hearings and appeals), City of Dallas Court and Detention Services.
- Parking Tickets, City of Dallas Transportation.